India and Pakistan line up for the national anthems at a packed MCG © Getty Images

90,293 - the official attendance at the MCG © AFP via Getty Images

The Southern Stand at the MCG has been formally renamed the Shane Warne Stand © Getty Images

The Shane Warne stand is unveiled at the MCG during his state memorial © Getty Images

The scoreboard at the MCG pays tribute to Shane Warne © Getty Images

A general view across the MCG © Getty Images

A view of a section of the MCG © Getty Images

A view of the MCG © Getty Images

Off limits: sports stadiums around Australia remain closed © Getty Images

The MCG was packed to the rafters, and there was plenty to celebrate for the sport itself © Getty Images

The scene outside the MCG before the gates opened © Getty Images

The pitch which forced the Sheffield Shield match to be called off © Getty Images

Officials and groundstaff discuss the MCG pitch © Getty Images

Match abandoned: the MCG scoreboard relays the news © Getty Images

The MCG pitch is back in the spotlight (file photo) © Getty Images

A general view of the MCG © Cricket Australia/Getty Images

A view of the MCG on Boxing Day © CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images

A view of the crowd at the MCG © CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images