Shane Warne hits out at current captain’s fine.
Former Australian great Shane Warne has leapt to the defence of currant Test captain Michael Clarke on Twitter in the wake of his fine for verbally abusing James Anderson.
Warne, who is a close friend with Clarke away from cricket, said the incident should have been left to play out on the field and occurred as part of the heat of battle.
The leg-spinner said in fact Clarke was reacting to a comment from Anderson, who allegedly said he wanted to punch Australian debutant in the face, prompting the sharp response from the Aussie skipper.
Click here to see Clarke threaten Anderson with a broken arm.
Click here to read what Clarke said about the incident.
On another note, I think it’s a disgrace that @MClarke23 has been fined. What about what Jimmy Anderson said to Bailey, which wasn’t heard.
— Shane Warne (@warne888) November 25, 2013
Unfortunately only Clarke’s reaction to Anderson’s was heard live, we all heard Anderson’s sledge that led to Clarke reacting ! — Shane Warne (@warne888) November 25, 2013
@MClarke23 stuck up for his debutant Bailey as he should have too as Capt after Anderson said he wanted to punch Bailey in the face ! — Shane Warne (@warne888) November 25, 2013
To me it should just stay out in the middle. They all shook hands had a giggle & moved on. By fining Clarke it’s made a big deal out of it.
— Shane Warne (@warne888) November 25, 2013
Everyone should have just laughed, moved on & be thankful for ashes fever. Bring on Adelaide I’m sure both teams are saying #ashes
— Shane Warne (@warne888) November 25, 2013
Lastly as an international sportsman, if you decide to dish it out ie sledging you have to be prepared to cop it back too & not complain.
— Shane Warne (@warne888) November 25, 2013
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