A $6 billion plan to put a roof on the MCG is viewed as extremely unlikely as the Victorian government eyes a redevelopment of the venue.

The state will partner with the Melbourne Cricket Club creating a business case to upgrade the 100,024-capacity venue with a modernisation of the Shane Warne Stand viewed as the most likely recommendation.

Originally named the Great Southern Stand, it was opened in 1992 for the men’s Cricket World Cup, and renamed for the cricketing legend after his passing.

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