Disgraced cricketer David Warner joins Nine’s commentary team
Banned test cricketer and former vice captain of the Australian team, David Warner, has been signed by Nine to join the commentary team for the upcoming second one-day international (ODI) against England on Saturday June 16.
Nine’s director of sport Tom Malone said the Australian public has tried to paint Warner as a villain throughout the ball-tampering scandal, but contended the embattled star “has been hurting as much as the others”.
Warner is a “pretty normal and humble bloke”, according to Nine
If I could have a dollar for every wrong move Dave Warners camp has made in managing him since the fuck up vs. Steve Smith’s right moves I’d have about 20 bucks.
Can’t believe 9 have taken on Warner. Perhaps his co hosts can ask him why he bullied a young player into cheating thereby destroying his budding career.
That’s a great question. I’d listen to him answer that.
I’m guessing it was a good deal for Nine!
I will now watch with the sound down.
This guy is toxic. Sad move channel nine.
This just seems like one of those classic deals where no-one wins. Nine just seems tone-deaf, and reinforces its blokey-bloke image, and whilst Warner is OK when they interview him, I’m not sure he’s going to surprise with his insightful commentary…surely his best play was to just concentrate on cricket, maybe volunteer his time helping Juniors/Charity organisations (I know it’s cynical, but that’s how PR works…) rather than grab $$$s from nine and be an unwelcome distraction. Maybe his mortgages from his sizeable property portfolia are starting to bite, given the est. $5m he’s forfeited this year already….
This makes me sad and its exploitation all round. He’s been banned from the game for a year – just serve your time Warner and come back having learned something from the experience. This is a terrible move for you.
Another reason to turn the sound down and switch to ABC or Macquarie Sports Radio.
Really Channel 9, are you that desperate? David Warner is a bad egg, even though he might be a great batsman, he’s a bad egg and a troublemaker and is not good for the game. Please someone out there we’ve had enough of this guy! Channel 9 is a bad bloke supporter, why I am not surprised its them.
… because he was responsible for his team and its actions…. so yes, he did the wrong thing.
Seriously Nine. No wonder 7/Foxtel have won the cricket rights. Obviously you have lost the plot!
The race to the bottom continues…
It’s so ridiculous that he is in our face so soon, commenting on how the game is and played. Get him off , we need a break for a while mate. I want you back but not yet. You let us all down and it’s too soon to see you giving us your opinion.
Its a sad day. I hope ch9 get the back lash they deserve over
this poor judgement. I wont be watching. Warner you need to be seen (more to the point not see) to be doing your time.