Warner v De Kock: Cricketers chip in

Durban - Former international cricketers have offered their views on the off-field confrontation between David Warner and Quinton de Kock.

Australia won the first Test in Durban by 118 runs, but the story doing the rounds on Monday morning instead centred around a video that had surfaced overnight that showed Warner and De Kock in a heated changeroom exchange at tea on day four. 

Aussie captain Steve Smith said after the Test that De Kock had instigated the confrontation by getting "personal" with Warner, but a large number of cricket followers on social media believed that Warner had overreacted. 

Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith was one of those, responding to a tweet from Australian legend Adam Gilchrist, who had said that only a personal attack would have provoked such a response from Warner. 

Former Proteas spinner Paul Harris also got involved. 

The second Test between the sides gets underway in Port Elizabeth on Friday, and it remains to be seen whether any action will be taken against Warner or De Kock before then. 

Ugly scenes in Durban. Can only assume something very personal has been throw at @davidwarner31 for this type of reaction. Not a good look all round. #SAvAUS

— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 5, 2018

Gilly- Warner crossed many personal boundaries with the South Africans, so we can’t be surprised when there is eventually a reaction. If players are happy to give it,they have to be prepared to take it,too. On both sides!
But agreed not a good look. #SAvsAUS https://t.co/obTo0GO2H8

— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) March 5, 2018

Hey Biff, you’re much closer to the action than me so thanks for heads up. Whatever the case, going personal is rubbish from anyone. Get on with the cricket. More importantly mate, how are the #biffstix going? ???? @GraemeSmith49 https://t.co/k23HPoUw45

— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 5, 2018

Someone should tell David Warner that if he dishes out abuse he should be able to take it back without behaving like a spoilt 2 year old. Not good for the game to see him behaving like a child!!

— paul harris (@paulharris12) March 5, 2018

Totally agree Big Bird ... If you are going to give it out & many times he has got close to the personal bone he has to expect a comeback ... https://t.co/V2IJ37ZXCV

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 5, 2018

How ridiculous... what an absolute idiot! ?? https://t.co/FpswLOE2W9

— Marizanne Kapp (@kappie777) March 5, 2018