Ball tampering scandal: David Warner 'goes rogue', irks team-mates
After being stripped off the vice-captaincy duties over masterminding the ball-tampering incident, Australia's David Warner is reported to have 'gone rogue'. Warner allegedly has exited the team's WhatsApp group. He went on to party with non-cricket friends at the team hotel, amidst all the media attention, drawing the ire of his team-mates. The 31-year-old is apparently the main architect of this episode.
Team-mates want Warner removed from hotel
The Australian team members are upset with Warner due to his behavior. The team member are going through a tough phase after Steve Smith admitted to the leadership group's role in ball tampering scandal. They have asked the authorities to have him 'removed' from the team hotel, warning that there could be an 'incident' between Warner and angry players, if nothing is done.
Extent of Warner's role unclear still
While Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith have been meted out punishments by ICC, Warner has been spared. Bancroft and Smith faced the media to give out details of this incident. Expected to be omitted from the fourth Test, Warner's involvement in the scandal hasn't been spelled out clearly. However, it is thought that the opener is the key figure in this entire ball-tampering plot.
Warner was ready to throw team-mates under the bus?
According to some reports, Warner was willing to throw his team-mates under the bus to save himself. This has led to a fallout between him and the others, with several of them allegedly not wanting to step on the field with him again.
