Cricket World Cup: Warne's outburst draws criticism from Hayden and Waugh

Australian cricket selector Mark Waugh has criticised Shane Warne, saying his former teammate's criticism of Darren Lehmann was a bit unfair.

And for the second time this summer, Warne has reacted angrily after his commentary sparked a media flurry.

Waugh said on Monday that Warne never had much time for coaches when the leg-spin legend was playing.

It comes two days after Warne said on Sydney radio that Lehmann had to be careful in his role as Australian team coach.

"Everyone's entitled to their opinion, but Warney has never liked coaches though," Waugh told Triple M. "When he was playing he said the cricket team doesn't need coaches.

"I think it's a bit unfair on Darren Lehmann, he's done a great job since he's been there.

"The side's played very well since he's been coach." Waugh said once the team was on the field it was up to captain Michael Clarke, but he added Lehmann had a good influence on the team as well.

Also on Monday, Warne was clearly peeved when he went on Twitter in reaction to how his comments about Lehmann had been reported.

"Some clarity, as some people out there seem to be making way too many assumptions. Boof (Lehmann) & I are mates, he has done a very good job as coach," Warne posted.

"The Australian way is this, the Captain is in charge not the coach. Boof would agree with me too, all I said is he has to be careful... Warne later added it was "annoying", accusing some journalists of jumping to the wrong conclusion. It is two months since Warne was similarly angry after the media jumped on his criticism of Australian paceman Mitchell Starc.

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden also weighed in on Warne's comments describing them as "very strange". Hayden said he hoped the Warne had the best interests of Cricket Australia and Clarke at heart when weighing in at the height of a Cricket World Cup campaign.

"It can't be a battle of egos. If it gets to that stage then the relationship is finished and that will be terminable to any sort of culture," Hayden told News Corp.

"You've got to get a 100 per cent buy-in - and not just from the captain and coach. You've got to get a symphony of players in alignment with the culture of Australian cricket - that everyone is pulling for what the baggy green means.

"Otherwise you become also rans. The difference between good and great isn't much.

"I dearly hope Warnie is wrong. And I hope he's got the best interests of Cricket Australia and Michael Clarke (in mind)."