Australian greats Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds found themselves in the midst of a controversy on Friday after they were streamed mocking batsman Marnus Labuschagne on air during a Big Bash League game, reports The Sydney Morning Herald.
“Do something now to his ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) f***ing pills,” Symonds said – unaware of the fact that they were being recorded – referring to the eccentric Queenslander, who scored 91 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on day two of the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
“Yeah, f***…. Jeez it’s annoying. ‘No!’ Just f***ing bat properly,” Warne replied, also mic-ed up ahead of a match between the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades.
“Mate, if you keep that shit up we’re going to have to squash your guts out your arse,” the former all-rounder continued.
Following the mishap, broadcaster Kayo Sports tweeted an apology saying, “…our stream started early and caught some unacceptable comments. On behalf of @kayosports and the commentary team, we unreservedly apologize.”
Cricket Australia is reportedly aware of the remarks but a team spokesman has indicated that it is unlikely the matter will be taken up further during the course of the third Test.
