Cricket Australia said today it had no immediate plan to curb the use of social media by players after a Twitter rant by David Warner,but suggested it could happen in the future.
Opening batsman Warner is due to face a disciplinary hearing tomorrow into an alleged code of conduct breach after a heated tirade at two top cricket writers. He faces sanctions ranging from a fine to suspension or counselling.
Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland would not comment on the Warner controversy but said using social media remained a key tool for players to engage with fans and promote the game.
8220;Absolutely I8217;ll encourage players to use social media it8217;s very important,8221; he told reporters.
8220;We want our players to be engaging with fans. Part of our strategy is to put the fans first and for them to have a closer and better relationship with our players.8221;Sutherland said there had been no discussions about developing a social media policy for players but admitted it might be something that needs to be considered.
8220;We haven8217;t discussed having a policy so far,8221; he said.8221;We8217;ve worked with our players and helped them in training and development and understanding the pitfalls of it. 8220;It social media policy is not something we8217;ve talked about but perhaps down the track it might be appropriate. 8220;I guess we hope our players would be able to know where the lines are drawn and be able to manage that,8221; he added.