5 instances when former cricketers got involved in a verbal tussle

1. Shane Warne – Steve Waugh

Steve Waugh and Shane Warne during their playing days

Both Steve Waugh and Shane Warne are legendary figures in the history of Australian cricket. Even during their playing days, they were never known to be the best of friends. Back in the year 1999, Waugh had dropped Warne for a Test match against West Indies and defended his decision by saying that he was only doing his job as captain.

The iconic leg-spinner does not seem to have forgotten this incident from 17 years ago and vented out his frustration at the former Aussie skipper during a reality show earlier this year. Warne proceeded to dub Steve Waugh as’ the most selfish cricketer he has ever played with’.

Waugh’s response to his former team-mate was not too dramatic but showed that the remarks had not gone down too well with him. “I'm not justifying his comments with an answer,” he replied.