The ongoing fourth Test match between South Africa and Australia will be Darren Lehmann’s final assignment as the coach of the ‘baggy green’ unit. And that calls for interesting names in the line to take up the hot seat.
Legendary Australian spin ace Shane Warne has refused to rule the possibility of him donning the coach’s hat. Lehmann announced his tearful resignation over the ball-tampering scandal. Warne, who had his fair share of controversies during his playing career sounded interesting.
I haven’t given it much thought: Warne
‘For me, I’ve always been able to help out any team, any young spin bowler, any captain, anyone,’ Warne said, according to Wide World Of Sports.
‘I love being involved in the game, I’m passionate about the game so I’m happy to be involved. Whether it’s a head coaching position … I’m happy to help out the Australian team whenever.
‘Whether I’m going to put my hand up to do that, I’m not sure … I haven’t given it much thought until you just asked me.’
The culture at stake
The team’s culture has come under the scanner. Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft found themselves in soup for attempting to tamper with the ball. Warne feels he can bring a change in the dressing room. It is something which the Australians are desperate for at the moment. The British media however questioned Warne’s credibility. He was fined $10,000 for providing information to an Indian bookmaker during Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka in 1994.
The flamboyant former cricketer was criticized for sending lewd messages to British nurse Donna Wright. He later admitted to the allegations. Warne said that Ms. Wright was a willing participant in the ‘dirty conversation.’ The playmaker has been termed as ‘womanizer’ by many, and his actions kept him out of contention for the captain’s role in the national team.
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