Amid Mitchell Johnson, David Warner Row, Virat Kohli's Comments On Ex Australia Pacer Resurface

06.12.2023 - 13:29 sports.ndtv.com

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has found himself embroiled in controversy ever since he decided to pen a critical column on David Warner's inclusion in the national team for the Pakistan Test series.

A number of Australian stars have since shared their opinion on the raging topic, while the world of social media has also been buzzing.

Some fans also brought back the 2014 Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Johnson feud, highlighting how the India batter was called a 'spoiled brat' by the former pacer.

During India's tour of Australia in 2014, Kohli and Johnson's on-field tussle had emerged as one of the biggest highlights. Though India lost the 4-match series 0-2, the biggest takeaway for the tourists was the rise of Kohli, the fighter.

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Former pacer Mitchell Johnson has expressed his surprise after receiving an invitation to the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards. This comes after Cricket Australia (CA) blocked two of his speaking engagements last week. On the decision to cancel his speaking arrangements, CA had cited concerns over his recent column targetting former teammates David Warner and George Bailey. Johnson had hit out Warner over his 'heroes send off' and was also critical of chief selector Bailey for being biased in deciding the opening batter's future.

David Warner Blocked By Sunrisers Hyderabad On Instagram, Australia Star Shares Screenshots

Australia opening batter David Warner, who won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 title as the skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad, has been blocked by the franchise. Warner took to Instagram to share the screenshots of him being blocked by SRH as he looked to congratulate compatriot Travis Head for his move to his old IPL team. Travis was bought by the Sunriers for a fee of Rs 6.80 core in the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai. But, as Warner look to congratulate him on social media, he found out that SRH have blocked him.

"If He Bats Like That, He Can Go Another Year": Ian Healy Praises David Warner

David Warner can continue playing Test cricket for another year if he continues his imperious form displayed against Pakistan in the just concluded first Test in Perth, former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy said. The 37-year-old, who scored a match winning 164 off 211 ball in the first innings against Pakistan in the opening Test, which Australia won by 360 runs, is playing his swansong series as he is likely to bid adieu to the longest format of the game after the third Test in Sydney in his home ground.

"Did What He Was Paid To Do": Mitchell Johnson Aims Fresh Attack At David Warner

Not long after he launched a scathing attack at David Warner, Mitchell Johnson fired another salvo at the Australia opener despite his century in the first Test agaisnt Pakitan at Perth. Johnson, who earlier said that Warner 'doesn't warrant a hero's sendoff', feels things could've gone either way for Warner who recieved a lifeline ealry in the first innings, before going on to make a 164.

"It Was Nice Little Quiet Shush": David Warner On His Statement Century Celebration

Australia's star opener David Warner opened up on his trademark celebration after slamming a century against Pakistan on Day 1 of the opening Test match at the Perth Stadium on Thursday. Warner hushed all doubters about his form in Test cricket on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan, slamming a typically explosive 164 off 211 balls in a spectacular start to his farewell series. After making 'shush' gesture following his Test century on the first day of the first Test against Pakistan at Perth Stadium, Warner says Mitchell Johnson is entitled to his opinion and that he is free to celebrate how he likes.

David Warner Slams 164 As Australia Take Control Against Pakistan

Veteran opener David Warner hammered a gritty 164 to silence the critics and steer Australia to 346-5 against an inconsistent Pakistan attack in the first Test at Perth on Thursday. The 37-year-old batted for much of day one before finally departing to Aamer Jamal, two balls after smashing the debutant for six. At stumps, Mitchell Marsh was unbeaten on 15 and Alex Carey not out 14. Pakistan have never won a Test series in Australia and have failed to win a Test in the country since 1995, with Shan Masood's side again facing a daunting task.