Shane Warne makes a bizarre fashion statement on live TV by sporting a peculiar item while commentating the first summer test match of cricket
Shane Warne made an interesting sartorial choice for the first summer test match of cricket on Thursday.
The 51-year-old former cricketer paired a flat cap with his dark blue suit as he commentated the game.
His choice of cap left both his fellow commentators and TV viewers confused, with Shane explaining his bold decision.
Hats different: Shane Warne (far right) made an interesting sartorial choice for the first summer test match of cricket on Thursday
He said he wanted to pay tribute to young cricketer Cameron Green, who had just been handed his Baggy Green cap before his first ever test match.
The 21-year-old was handed the iconic cap by Australian cricket vice captain Pat Cummins.
Shane said it was also his way of paying homage to one of his favourite TV shows, Peaky Blinders.
Capping it off: He said he wanted to pay tribute to young cricketer Cameron Green (pictured), who had just been handed his Baggy Green cap before his first ever test match
The British period drama stars Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy, and many of the characters wear flat caps.
Fellow commentator and former cricketer Adam Gilchrist was the one to quiz Shane about his cap, prompting a subtle dig from his friend.
‘I didn’t want to do the Baggy Green cap. Silly people do that at Wimbledon,’ explained Shane.
Biggest fan: Shane said it was also his way of paying homage to one of his favourite TV shows, Peaky Blinders
Adam, 49, then confessed that he had once worn the Baggy Green cap to a tennis match at Wimbledon.
‘I think I was one of those that wore the cap at Wimbledon, too. But anyway, we move on and learn from our mistakes,’ admitted Adam.
Added Shane: ‘So I thought I’d rock the flat cap out of respect for Cameron Green and Peaky Blinders.’
Making a statement: ‘I didn’t want to do the Baggy Green cap. Silly people do that at Wimbledon,’ explained Shane