Twitter lashes out at David Warner for commentating during Cardiff match

David Warner hasn’t had the most auspicious of times in his cricketing career. He got himself tangled in the infamous ball-tampering scandal back in March in a Test match versus South Africa. Thereafter, he was slapped with a ban of one year by Cricket Australia (CA) along with teammates Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft who were also found guilty.

Recently, the fortunes seemed to have turned a little for Warner. Earlier, he was drafted in by the Winnipeg Hawks in the inaugural edition of the global T20 Canada tournament, which is scheduled to take place later this month. He also got an opportunity to make his debut in the Caribbean Premier League (CAP) when he was roped in by the St Lucia Stars for the tournament.

Warner commentates for Channel 9

It can already be seen that the tainted Australian cricketer is trying his heart out not to get detached from the sport. Following the shambolic incident, which turned his career upside down, Warner opened up in front of the media and mentioned that he broke down in tears and mentioned that he might not represent Australia at the highest level ever again.

However, he seems determined to garner back his lost pride. Australia are currently playing England for a five-match ODI series, which began a couple of days ago. The Men in Yellow have already slumped in their previous matches in London and Cardiff respectively, and are 2-0 down in the series. Their next three matches are do-or-die ones and Tim Paine’s men can’t afford another slip up by any means.

Meanwhile, Warner, who isn’t there in the national squad, has been seen in the commentary box for Channel 9 and marked his return. However, his presence didn’t quite please Twitter and they bashed the Aussie left, right and center for being present.

Here are the fans’ replies   

@Channel9 @wwos It was a very poor decision to give Warner a job in the commentary box. Just not a good look. #cricket #davidwarner

— Wet Ham (@hava_chat) June 17, 2018

Just went to watch @wwos coverage of #AUSvENG and bloody #DavidWarner is hosting. Inappropriate, awkward…..ugly!! I'm switching over I want no part of his faux "redemption" ie his sponsors are screaming!! #toosoon #areyouserious

— BenW (@veritas909) June 16, 2018

I get forgiveness and moving on and all…but what message are we sending our kids if we reward a cheater with a cosy TV gig? What about employing a player who demonstrates honesty & integrity on the field? #cricket #DavidWarner #channel9 #sandpaper #cricketcheats

— Mama Kylee (@MamaKylee) June 16, 2018

@wwos are you joking having the reason behind our global disgrace in cricket on the desk? #DavidWarner #cheat #disgrace

— Andrew Roper (@AndrewRoper5) June 16, 2018

Just switched over to @wwos for the cricket .. WTF is @davidwarner31 doing on the box ? As a suspended #cheat he should not be allowed anywhere near anything to do with @CricketAus 👎 poor form from #Ch9 👎 #ENGvAUS #Cricket #DavidWarner .. am now switching OFF #booCh9 👎

— Mushroom Fun Guy 🍄 (@adzyeel) June 16, 2018

Don't worry kids, if you're a known sports cheat and banned from the game @wwos @Channel9 will still love you. Cheating pays kids! #EngvAus #DavidWarner

— Sam Thrunk (@SlaminSamThrunk) June 16, 2018

@Channel9 @wwos Paying a cheat to commentate while he is suspended from Australian cricket……disgraceful @davidwarner31 #DavidWarner

— Sandra (@SAMAS05) June 16, 2018

What's this muppet doing on TV ? He should be doing some wood work somewhere!! @BBCSport @SkySportsNews @btsport @Channel9 @sportsbetcomau @Betting__Tweet @WilliamHill #EngvsAus #Cricket #DavidWarner #sandpaperGate pic.twitter.com/ny5hP13hj3

— David Welsh (@Welshy365) June 16, 2018

Thought there couldn’t be anything worse than #CraigMoore on #SBS so I switched over to the #Cricket and there was #DavidWarner

— MWalton (@MaxWalton) June 16, 2018

@wwos As long as David Warner is commentating on Channel 9, I will not be watching the coverage. I think it' disgusting that you have this cheat on air when he is serving a 12 month ban from cricket for CHEATING. Shame on you. You've lost this cutomer.

— ✨Amanda Wealleans✨ (@AWealls) June 16, 2018