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Shane Warne bats for Day-Night Boxing Day Test at MCG

By Saurabh Sharma December 16, 2019 • 15:34 PM View: 1447

Perth, Dec 16: Former Australia great and spin legend Shane Warne has put his weight behind a Day-Night Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as he feels it will help to combat the venue's recently lifeless wicket.

Recently, a Sheffield Shield game was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch, which will now won't be used for the Boxing Day Test between Australia and New Zealand, starting December 26.

TAGS Shane Warne Melbourne Cricket Ground

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