David Warner and Quinton de Kock had a heated exchange of words during day four of the first Test in Durban. The former, who Australia will retain as their vice-captain, was sanctioned by the ICC for bringing the game into disrepute, while captain Steven Smith, coach Darren Lehmann and South Africa’s de Kock have been reminded of the behavioural standards expected in accordance with both the preamble to the laws of cricket and the ICC code of conduct.

Lehmann had leaped to the defence of his vice-captain, insisting he “did the right thing” in response to de Kock’s remarks. “When it crossed the line he defended his family and women in general, so from my point of view I thought he did the right thing,” Lehmann told 5AA.

“Obviously not a great look with the CCTV, if he had his time again it’d be different, but he’s still going to defend his family, and it’s pretty offensive what was said to him. So for him to cop a lot of criticism I think it’s unwarranted.”

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Opinion: Telford Vice

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