The statue of cricket legend Shane Warne stands outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 5, 2022. Warne, widely regarded as one of the greatest players, most ...

A state memorial service for cricketing great Shane Warne will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the evening of March 30, the Premier of his home state Victoria announced on Wednesday.

Melbourne Cricket Ground Timeline. 1853 - The MCC takes possession of a paddock in Richmond for a new cricket ground. 1861 - The first match against a visiting England team is played at the MCG.