David Warner could find himself in hot water after an ugly umpire tirade during Australia’s thumping win over Sri Lanka on Tuesday morning.
Warner and Steve Smith failed again with the bat but the Aussies still cruised to chase Sri Lanka’s total of 209 in 35.2 overs at a windswept Ekana Stadium.Australia’s five-wicket victory has got the five-time champions on the board at the World Cup after losing their opening two matches against India and South Africa.Join Kayo now and start streaming instantly >
Warner’s dismissal has triggered a storm of mixed opinions with some suggestions he may face action under the ICC code of conduct.The opener was dismissed via a controversial LBW call when Madushanka banged a slightly short ball into the pitch from around the wicket. His face turned murderous when ball-tracking technology assessed the ball was going on to clip leg stump. Because of Wilson’s soft decision, Warner was sent back to the pavilion for 11 from six balls on the basis of the DRS “umpire’s call” verdict.Australia's David Warner was fuming. Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP.
“Live it just didn’t look like it was going to be smashing into the middle, or middle and leg. And the umpire’s call. It’s the fine line. Umpire gives it not out, then David Warner is still batting. It’s just clipping leg stump.”Fortunately, the ugly moment did nothing to disturb Australia’s chase with opener Mitchell Marsh and wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis leading the way.