It’s cricket’s night of nights, and this year, the field’s best, along with their wives and girlfriends, did not disappoint at the 2017 Allan Border Medal, held at The Star in Sydney.
Leading the pack was sporting power couple David and Candice Warner, with Candice looking drop-dead gorgeous in a slinky, embellished number just days on from celebrating the first birthday of the pair’s second daughter, Indi Rae.
Much to their delight, the loved-up twosome now have another reason to say ‘Hip, hip, hooray!’ as David took out the coveted Allan Border Medal for the second year running!
“So proud of you darling,” penned Candice on Instagram, adding, “You work so hard and never give up. I love you.”
And love was also in the air for Steve Smith and long-time lady Dani Willis, who surprised fans with a brilliant diamond sparkler on that finger!
When asked about the jaw-dropping jewel, she laughed, “The rings are on loan, this one just looked best on this finger…”
Not sure about you, but we can’t help but wonder if there’s more to this story…
Click through to be bowled over by all the red-carpet moments from the big night!
Talk about glamour! David and Candice Warner step out for date night, leaving their two daughters at home for a night on the town.
We spy a diamond ring! Has Steve Smith popped the question to long-time partner Dani Willis? According to her, the sparkler is simply an accessory to her angelic look. “The rings are on loan, this one just looked best on this finger,” she told The Daily Telegraph. WATCH as the stars arrive in the next slide!
TV presenter Julie Snook may have given fellow reporter Amber Sherlock the side-eye with this near-white gown, daringly worn after that ‘Jacketgate’ incident…
Julie Snook wears white on the Allan Border red carpet
For the second year running, David Warner takes home the prestigious Allan Border Medal.
“So proud of you darling for winning the Allan Border Medal back to back. You work so hard and never give up. I love you,” Candice shared in a moment of pride and admiration.
Shane Watson poses alongside wife Lee Furlong, who opted for sheer elegance in this figure-hugging navy gown.
Glenn McGrath’s smile couldn’t have been brighter as he posed arm-in-arm with wife Sara, whose icy-blue frock was complemented by pops of deep red.
“Just incase u wanted to see some behind the scenes #practiceruns,” shared mum Sara of the couple’s daughter Madison helping out on stage.
Black, white, and everything in between! The ladies certainly brought their A-game on the blue carpet. Here, Julia Wade, Harriet Palmer and Cheri Christian pose solo in their monochrome frocks.
Back to black! Couples Sarah Ray and Peter Handscomb and Aaron Finch and Amy Griffiths went for the classic look.
Ice cold! Chadd Sayers’ leading lady Stephanie Sayers along with Travis Head’s better half, Jessica Davies, rocked cool, icy tones.
Brianna Hastings made a statement in this emerald green pantsuit as she posed proudly alongside hubby John Hastings.
Lady in red, Brianna Sheppard, was all legs beside James Faulkner.
Our pick for best dressed was undoubedtly Usman Khawaja’s leading lady, Rachel McLellan, who kept things neutral in a beaded, nude number.
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