<text>  Today Show host Karl Stefanovic has risked a backlash after trying out his best sledge against a group of cricket fans ahead of Indias World Cup semi-final against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Stefanovic asked the team of India supporters: Whos going to be manning 7-Elevens today? Im not sure about whos going to be manning 7-Elevens but you might have to look at Centrelink as well I think, Karl, one of the fans hilariously retorted, owning the presenter with their response. Scroll down for video . Karl Stefanovic asked a team of India supporters: Whos going to be manning 7-Elevens today? The comeback caused an uproar of laughter in the Today Show studio, as Stefanovic said: What are you going to say to Warner? Australian cricketer Dave Warner was famously fined 50 per cent of his match fee after he told Indian batsman Rohit Sharma to speak English at the MCG in January. Look Im not sure we can repeat that stuff on TV this early in the morning, the India fan smiled. Well definitely be right into him thats for sure. Well definitely be speaking in English so he understands, the India fan said. Viewers quickly reacted to Stefanovics 7-Eleven question on social media, with some labelling it tasteless. One of the India fans right fired back telling Stefanovic he should be concerned as Centrelink will be empty of Australians as they all watch the cricket . Viewers quickly reacted to Stefanovics 7-Eleven question on social media, calling it inappropriate and offensive Andy Cussen asked: How does Karl Stefanovic still have a job? Complete muppet. Megan Maurice said: You know, you just start to think that maybe Karl Stefanovic isnt that bad after all and then... Angus Roberts described his comments as bit of a tasteless joke. And Paul Nolan said: Im usually a fan of Karl Stefanovic but his 7-11 quip today was inappropriate and offensive. Andy Cussen asked: How does Karl Stefanovic still have a job? Complete muppet. Angus Roberts described his comments as bit of a tasteless joke Amber Monahan called Stefanovic an embarrassment to thinking Australians Doovalacky Dave called Stefanovics comments gold Amber Monahan went as far as to call him an embarrassment to thinking Australians. How dare you insult contributing members of Australias economy. You sir are a fool. And Lisa Wilkinson guffawing in the background is hardly much better, she said. However, Doovalacky Dave called Stefanovics comments gold. 