Shane Warne ensures he stays in the news by getting himself involved in cricket a good six years after his international retirement.u00a0However, his activities have been laced with controversy much to the delight of his critics, who don’t miss out on a chance to slam him. In the process, he also embarrasses his supporters, who can never stop marvelling at his leg-spin and captaincy skills. Warne is a legend in the game and his antics eat away at what he has been able to achieve on the field. Invariably, he finds himself in trouble through his foul temper that some, and himself, misconstrue as cricketing passion.

Sure, a sportsperson’s mental make-up differs from the other, but behaviour can never be compromised upon. What Warne did on Sunday at the Big Bash Twenty20 tournament was not akin to a bowler showing his disappointment. He got physical. Warne abused his opponent, West Indian all-rounder Marlon Samuels, pulled his shirt and also threw the ball in his direction. Samuels’ behaviour was ugly too when he threw his bat towards Warne.