Cricket Australia said On Monday it was probing a heated exchange between David Warner and South Africa’s Quinton de Kock during the first Test in Durban. Video footage of the clash on Sunday, broadcast in Australia, showed Warner pointing and directing a verbal barrage at de Kock before he was restrained and pulled away by his teammates.
The incident reportedly took place as the players were returning to their dressing rooms at tea on day four of the first Test.
“CA (Cricket Australia) is aware of reports of an incident between players in Durban,” a Cricket Australia spokesman said in a statement.
The Australians’ behaviour was slammed by former South African captain Graeme Smith, who told Cricket Australia’s cricket.com.au website in Durban that Lyon as an experienced cricketer would “probably say (his action) was unnecessary himself”.
“We’ve got used to Davey (Warner) over the years. I think the less interest you take in him the better,” Smith added.
