Melbourne Stars Big Bash League captain Shane Warne has been suspended for one match and fined $4500 after being found guilty of three out of four charges stemming from Sunday night’s clash with Melbourne Renegades.
Warne is not expected to speak with reporters following Monday’s hearing which has just been completed.
The veteran is set to miss Tuesday’s game against Sydney Thunder at the MCG, although an appeal is under consideration.
Warne was found guilty of making “inappropriate and deliberate physical contact” during a heated exchange with Renegades allrounder Marlon Samuels and of using language that was “obscene, offensive or of a generally insulting nature”.
He was also found to have dissented an umpire’s decision.
But the veteran leg-spinner was cleared of another charge of throwing the ball at or near the West Indian in an “inappropriate and/or dangerous manner.”
Warne charged up to Samuels soon after the West Indian arrived at the crease, tugged at his shirt, swore at him and gestured angrily.
It was seemingly remonstration for an incident earlier in the match when Samuels grabbed Stars batsman David Hussey’s shirt to prevent him attempting a run.
Warne also struck batsman Samuels on the body with the ball with an underarm throw while fielding.
Samuels, who hurled his bat in response to Warne’s antics, is also facing several charges, although it is uncertain when they will be heard as he is nursing a suspected serious eye injury which could end his BBL campaign.
Samuels has been charged with “unbecoming behaviour” and with making “inappropriate and deliberate physical contact”.
Stars batsman Cameron White earlier received a suspended fine of $1000 after he pleaded guilty to showing dissent to an umpire’s decision.
Warne is now expected to speak with reporters shortly.
Warne claimed he’d been harshly treated.
“For me as the Melbourne Stars (captain) I’m very conscious of the image of the game,” Warne said.
“I’m disappointed in some of my actions last night. Also I’m pretty disappointed with the severity of the penalties too.
“I think that was pretty harsh. We’ll keep you updated through the day (on a possible appeal) and see what happens.”
Stars’ chief executive Clint Cooper said the BBL’s highest-profile club were considering their legal options.
“At some point throughout the day we’ll be issuing a formal statement of what that process will be,” he said.
Australian Rules
Guest
Actually, Shane drives a black lamborghini.
Whiteline
Guest
I'm with Jameswm - Warne is and always has been a Bogan of the highest order. His display was unbelievable... what part of having a microphone and a responsibility because of that doesn't he understand? One wonders whether there was no mic, no crowd, no TV if it would have bothered him that much. LOSER!
Neil Pudsey
Guest
The worst thing about this episode is that it's tarnishing the name of cricket. The big-brats league is nothing but a playground for idiots such as Warne who act like footballers. It doesn't deserve to be called cricket.
Winston
Guest
Not sure about that. Everyone loves a sporting bad boy. Clearly the fine is nothing to him, and from the reaction around the ground that night it seems like everyone was enjoying his antics. If I was him I'd keep going, and further, and will probably end up scoring more ads in the process!
One match ban? They Shouldn't have bothered.
Tenash
Guest
there is no way that warne would let that be his last match if stars don't make finals he will play bbl03
Bobby
Guest
Warne alo has proven himself to be a bad sports. I remember how he got away from crap he dished out on the field...bad sportsmanship. This comes from being brought up on the dark side of the rail line.
Rob
Guest
Warne is quickly turning from one of our most beloved sportsman to one of the most dispised. If tomic can win a couple more matches warne is sure to take the mantle from him. The guy is a botoxed bellend
Christo the Daddyo
Guest
I hope the Stars don't make the final as that means last night's debacle will the last time Warne will ever be on a cricket field. The thing that frustrates me so much is that the guy has so much cricketing talent and nous. His on-field commentary was brilliant - about the only player who actually provided something interesting to say when miked up. But a rolled gold knob of the highest order.
L(iz) Hurley
Guest
Excellent statement, totally agree
Red Kev
Guest
Boyce also happens to have played 22 first-class matches instead of just 1.
jameswm
Guest
Faur enough, and Boyce just happens to be a Qlder, right?!?! Any others? Are there any leggies out there at all? I had some hopes for Smith's bowling, but he went the other way and focused on his wishy washy natting instead. Surely Warnie (or someone else) could have improved him significantly.
Gavin Maslen
Guest
Should have gone for at least 2, it was only because the ridiculous underarm into Samuels was given the benefit of the doubt as an accident. It wasn't, it was deliberate and it was gutless too. Warne swore at the umpire when a 50/50 bouncer was called a wide, it was there for all to see. He repeatedly swore at Samuels saying "F you Marlo, F you." he then twirled his finger round his ear, indicating Samuels was a few pickets short of a fence. Just prior to that he under armed a ball into him. Everyone saw this. This is behaviour from a guy who's miked up and is the PR face of the BBL. He reckons the penalty was harsh. I really don't think so.
Dane Eldridge
Expert
That fine is going to hit Warney hard. He should be able to find enough in spare change on the floor of his Porsche to cover it.
Red Kev
Guest
Make it 200 hours for Zampa and Boyce (no point putting all the eggs in one basket).
jameswm
Guest
They should also give Warnie 100 hours of community service, to be spent coaching and mentoring Zampa - on bowling, not boganism.
Sandy B
Guest
Warnes status as a great bowler remains undiminished. However, his status as a goose is confirmed.....