Spin king Shane Warne has called for more heads to roll over Australia’s embarrassing tour of South Africa, saying their top brass must also be held accountable.
The controversial four-Test tour was won by the Proteas 3-1 with a crushing 492-run win in the final match in Johannesburg on Tuesday, handing them their first series victory at home against Australia since 1969/70.
TEARS: Aussie Steve Smith. Photo: BRENDAN ESPOSITO/EPA
A ball-tampering scandal during the third Test in Cape Town claimed the scalps of captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, who have all been suspended for up to a year, while coach Darren Lehmann quit in the aftermath.
And Warne writes on Instagram: “Australia have a lot of questions to answer and I believe heads must roll on and off the field.
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“Australia need new people who are passionate about the game in charge, but understand the game.
“Australia can be a force again, but need the right people involved. There is a huge opportunity now for players and people to be leaders. All positions are in jeopardy.
He adds: “The coaches. Batting coaches. All these people need to be [held accountable], saying ‘right - are they good enough for that position? Who else have we got to take their position?’”