‘Stop whingeing’: Shane Warne weighs in on Warner sledging war
Sydney — Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne said players should stop "whingeing" about sledging after an ugly row between David Warner and SA’s Quinton de Kock clouded the first Test in Durban. CCTV footage showed Warner apparently turning on De Kock as the players walked up a narrow staircase leading to the dressing rooms during the tea break on Sunday. Vice-captain Warner had to be restrained by his team mates as he appeared to lose his temper, reportedly over a jibe about his wife Candice, although the South Africans blamed him for sparking the argument. The incident is in the hands of match referee Jeff Crowe. "The incident was discussed between the two team managers and the match referee last night and is now in the hands of the on-field umpires and the match referee," Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. "Both teams were reminded by the match referee of the spirit in which the game should be played." The controversy has divided opinion, with Warne calling on the players to...
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