Warne’s baggy green buyer comes forward

After much speculation the buyer of the iconic piece, which sold for over $1 million, has been revealed.

The highly coveted hat which Shane Warne wore throughout his 145-match test career was nabbed for just over $1 million, with the proceeds going to bushfire relief Picture: News Corp

The Mystery buyer behind Shane Warne’s Baggy Green has been revealed as the Commonwealth Bank, dropping just over $1 million on the hat.

With only the initials MC and a $1,007,500 bid the highly coveted hat which Shane Warne wore throughout his 145-match test career was nabbed.

CBA Chief Executive Officer, Matt Comyn – the name behind the MC – said he was “delighted that CBA has been able to secure Shane’s cherished baggy green cap.”

CBA is pledging to take the old green hat on tour to raise additional funds for bushfire recovery.

Thankyou so much to everyone that placed a bid & a huge Thankyou / congrats to the successful bidder - you have blown me away with your generosity and this was way beyond my expectations ! The money will go direct to the Red Cross bushfire appeal. Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vyVcA7NfGs

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 9, 2020

Cricket fans across the country will get a chance to see the hat before it becomes a permanent exhibit at the Bradman Museum in Bowral, NSW.

“I want to thank and commend Shane for giving up one of his most cherished possessions for such an important cause. He has demonstrated the same Aussie spirit we are seeing across the country,” Mr Comyn said.

CBA have also recently launched a major ad campaign reviving the classic cricket anthem C’mon Aussie, C’mon, to celebrate women’s cricket.