MCC to showcase Shane Warne treasures at Australian Sports Museum

The Melbourne Cricket Club will host WARNE: Treasures of a Legend at the Australian Sports Museum from December 16, 2025, to August 9, 2026. The exhibition features 48 memorabilia items celebrating Shane Warne’s career and legacy at his beloved MCG

Hyderabad: The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has announced a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition at the Australian Sports Museum in the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), celebrating the career and legacy of Australian cricketing icon Shane Warne.

Opening on Tuesday, December 16, the exhibition titled WARNE: Treasures of a Legend will showcase 48 of Warne’s most prized personal items and career memorabilia.

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For the record, Warne played 145 Tests and is the second-highest wicket-taker in Test history with 708 wickets, behind Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan (800). He also claimed 293 ODI wickets.

The exhibition includes the famous ‘Gatting Ball’, his 1999 Cricket World Cup winners medal, the ball from his 700th Test wicket, worn Test match shirts and boots, and his iconic floppy white hat, offering a rare insight into both Warne the player and Warne the person.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Warne captivated the world with his extraordinary skill, charisma and passion for the game. His larger-than-life personality ensured his influence extended well beyond the cricket field.

Shane’s father, Keith Warne, said the family and executors agreed that the MCG was the place Shane would have loved his memorabilia to be showcased.

“We are delighted that the MCC Foundation has acquired Shane’s collection and that it will be exhibited in the Australian Sports Museum at his beloved MCG,” Keith said.

“Shane loved the ‘G. It was his cricket playground. He loved playing here and always enjoyed the crowd interaction. Knowing Shane’s cricket collection will be preserved for cricket lovers to enjoy for generations to come made our decision to part with much of the collection a lot easier.”

MCG CEO Stuart Fox said the exhibition is a fitting tribute to a beloved sporting figure. “Shane Warne was a once-in-a-generation talent whose impact on cricket and the Australian public was immense. Warne’s name adorns our largest stand, and his statue outside Gate 2 remains a fan favourite for meeting points and selfies. He loved this stadium like no other, so we’re proud to continue honouring his legacy here in the Australian Sports Museum at the MCG.”

The collection will be on display from Tuesday, December 16, 2025, through Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the Australian Sports Museum’s temporary exhibition space during key summer fixtures, including the Boxing Day Test between Australia and England.