David Warner was at the center of a clash with MCC members during the second Ashes test, along with discovery partner Usman Khawaja. y drew controversy over Johnny Barstow at Lord's.
Cricket Australia's original statement suggested physical contact, but at the end of the game, Australia captain Pat Cummins denied knowing it.
“Johnny stood up and said a few words, David answered him with a few words,” she said on the Channel 9 TV show Back Page.
“This whole test was pretty messy, to be completely honest. It was very frustrating even after the game when the fans were stuck around. There were players like Starcy [Mitchell Stark] and Pat Cummins trying to make their media, vile abuse continued.
“It wasn’t just those images [where Warner and Khawaja confronted MCC members before security intervened]. He continued up two flights of stairs to the locker room and two more flights of stairs to where the boys were having lunch. You don't want to see it anywhere.
“There were some players who were really touched, they got kicked. Ousman Khawaja was very upset about what was addressed to him.”
Carey caused outrage among Lord fans and England players when he stumped Bairstow, who came out from his warehouse, mistakenly believing Cam. Aaron Green must be ready.
England narrowly missed the gigantic target of 371, with the key to Bairstow's gate.
Australian players were scolded as they walked through the Pavilion's Long Room, leading to an MCC investigation and three suspensions.
David Warner told the Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club podcast that he “never experienced anything like” the vitriol that Australian players received.
The Vaug Honey and Tuffers Cricket Club Podcast – David Warner
“It was absolutely incredible, I have never experienced anything like it,” he said. “I used to get some stuff from people, but real grown men, mature people who are supposed to be the quietest in the cricket house, that was something to watch.”
“I wish I had a microphone so people could feel how loud it was. It was crazy. I can't repeat it here!”
Lyon: “I hobbled on crutches and stood in the middle of it”
Injured spinner Nathan Lyon claimed he was playing the peacemaker when a verbal altercation between players from England and Australia spilled over from the field into the cafeteria following an incident that ruined Lord's trial.
Lyon suffered a streak-ending calf injury on the second day of that game, but said that Bairstow shared his feelings with the Australian players over lunch.
“There were several Australians in the cafeteria.” and a few Englishmen, and I hobbled along my path. ches, stood in the middle of it and tried to calm the situation a little. Lyon spoke about this on the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast. “Johnny had a few words here or there. It's all part of the deal, I'm all for it.”
Lyon said the Australian camp was “overwhelmed” by how the situation had escalated.
“The emotions in the room were quite wonderful,” said Lyon. “Everyone was stunned, but I thought it was funny because you walk through this Long Room and you're more likely to get sued than get hit.”
“So you look at it like that, all these guys who are insulting you, and you're like, 'What's going on here?' It was pretty funny in every way.”
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