'It is Shane Warne... he represents the majority of Australians, I would have thought'. Today Show host Karl Stefanovic jumped to the defence of cricket legend Shane Warne on Monday morning following a backlash over Warne's controversial booze remarks last night. Warne  was pilloried on social media for repeatedly asking cricket stars how 'thirsty' they were for a drink in interviews following Australia's demolition of New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup final. 'What's wrong with having a drink to celebrate anything? What's wrong with that?' Stefanovic questioned during a lively panel discussion. Scroll down for video . The former World Cup winning bowler asked several members of the triumphant Australian team if they were planning to booze-up to celebrate the fifth Australian World Cup victory . Booze-hound: Former cricketer Shane Warne asked Australia's triumphant wicket-keeper Brad Haddin: 'Are you feeling thirsty? 'What's wrong with having a drink to celebrate anything? What's wrong with that?' Stefanovic asked during a lively panel discussion . 'I hate this': Mornings host David Campbell, who has sworn off alcohol, blasted Warne's alcohol remarks in an interview on The Today Show . Mornings host David Campbell objected to Warne's comments. 'I hate this,' he said. 'There is a stadium full of young men and women who look up to those guys. 'And it would have been nice if one of those cricketers said: "Nothing is better than what we did on the field, Warnie. 'We can't sit around here, and we do it all the time on Mornings, you do it here on Today, and go 'we have a drinking problem' - and then sit here and and celebrate that. 'I gave up booze a year ago because I had enough and I was ashamed of perpetuating that in front of my own son. 'I want to give back and lead by a better example than that. I think it's shameful. 'I mean OK, we all know Warney likes to party, he's a fun guy.' Stefanovic argued that a celebratory drink was part of the country's 'culture' and 'history'. Warne fired back at his critics in a late-night tweet: 'Straya (Australia) is the best place in the world, not politically correct'. The furore began started Warne asked wicket-keeper first asked Brad Haddin: 'Are you feeling thirsty?' He then quizzed batsman Steve Smith: 'Are you going to have a bit of a drink tonight too Smitty? Are you going to get thirsty as well?' Finally, Warne asked fast bowler Josh Hazlewood: 'So what's the plan - besides lots of drink and that? 'How long is that going to last? Just one night, two nights? 'Go and enjoy yourselves guys. Hopefully we'll join you for a few.' Twitter erupted. Iohyouforever said: 'Shane Warne currently sounds thirstier than James Franco in 127 hours.' Another user suggested Warne was trying to get an invite for a night out. ABC journalist Lucy Carter said: 'I feel like Shane Warne is desperately trying to get invited to drinks but every player he's interviewing isn't having a bar of it.' Warne eventually got his wish - getting a photo of himself with Michael Clarke, a drink and the gold cup at 3am. 'Congrats buddy, so happy for you !!!! #thirsty Hahahah,' he wrote on Instragram . Iohyouforever said: 'Shane Warne currently sounds thirstier than James Franco in 127 hours.' All Melanie Homer was 'blah blah blah drink' Brodie Kane joked about Warne's love of the mobile dating app Tinder . Celebrations got underway immediately after Australia smashed its way to a seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup Final in Melbourne. More than 93,000 fans packed the iconic MCG to watch as Michael Clarke capped off his stellar one-day career with a commanding final innings of 74 runs that helped secured Australia its fifth title. Australian stars such as Steve Smith – who scored the winning run with 17 overs to spare - and David Warner soaked up the atmosphere after their success and celebrated with the record crowd. The dejected New Zealand team was forced to watch on, after coming so close to giving its country a first Cricket World Cup crown. Adam Peacock compared Shane Warne to a Simpsons character . Australia's Shane Warne celebrates with champagne after Australia beat England in the fourth cricket Test at Headlingley, Leeds, England, July 28, 1997 . Lucy Carter thought it sounded like Shane Warne was trying to get himself an invite . A cricket fan admired the way Warne asked the tough questions after the match . Australian Head Coach Darren Lehmann poses with the trophy and a beer as he celebrates . Brad Haddin of Australia pours a VB beer over the trophy after winning . The celebrations moved into the MCG change rooms, where players posed with family members and loved ones. After the win, Clarke said he was thrilled with the success. 'I'm over the moon. To all the fans, it's been an amazing turnout throughout the tournament. 'I couldn't have asked for anything more since coming back to the team. They way we've played, we deserve to be standing here. 'It's been an honour and a privilege to represent my country. Tonight has been extra special.' At 3am Warne posted a photo of himself and Clarke holding the gold cup with the caption: 'Congrats buddy, so happy for you !!!! #thirsty Hahahah..... Go the #AUSSIES #worldcupfinal2015.' The Australian captain Allan Border (left) and Shane Warne celebrate in the dressing room after the 1st Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, June 7 1993. Australia won by 179 runs . In a former victory, Shane Warne (left) of Australia sprays the team with beer as they celebrate winning the test by 10 wickets, during day three of the first test between India and Australia in Mumbai .
Larrikin Today Show host Karl Stefanovic jumps to Warnie's defence . 'What's wrong with having a drink to celebrate anything?' he asked . Warne asked  members of the Australian team if they planned to booze it up . Interviewed Brad Haddin, Steve Smith and Josh Hazlewood after the game . 'Are you going to get thirsty?... Hopefully we'll join you in a few,' he said .