Warne under fire over flip out
Melbourne Stars captain, Shane Warne and Renegades batsman Marlon Samuels, face severe disciplinary action over their fiery exchange during the Big Bash League at the MCG.
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Melbourne Stars BBL 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.
The veteran is set to miss Tuesday's game against Sydney Thunder at the MCG, although an appeal is under consideration.W
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".
Marlon Samuels throws his bat in front of Shane Warne in a heated exchange. Photo: Getty Images
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.
All fired up: Shane Warne and Marlon Samuels. Photo: Getty Images
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.
Samuels, who was slapped with a two-year international ban for match fixing in 2008, has been in the middle of controversy for much of the BBL season.
Adelaide Strikers coach Darren Berry is yet to face his CA disciplinary hearing for a heated discussion he had with Samuels during the warm-up for Wednesday night's clash between the two sides.
Brisbane Heat coach Darren Lehmann was slapped with an official reprimand and a $3000 suspended fine for questioning the legality of Samuels' action after his team's loss to the Renegades on December 22.
The Renegades cruised to victory in Sunday night's heated game and are two games clear atop the BBL ladder.
Andrew Wu and AAP
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