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

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.

"Selectors Were...": Glenn Maxwell On Mitchell Johnson Criticising David Warner's Selection

Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has reacted to the latest controversy, involving former pacer Mitchell Johnson and opener David Warner, that has gripped Australian cricket in the past few days. In his column for The West Australian, Johnson launched a scathing attack on Warner and chief selector George Bailey. Johnson had questioned a Test farewell for Warner by pointing out his involvement in a ball-tampering scandal. Reacting to his column on Warner, Bailey had said: "I've been sent little snippets of it - I hope he's OK".

Watch: Non-Striker Babar Azam Looks To Stop Ball Hit By Teammate, Video Breaks The Internet

Pakistan Babar Azam has reached Australia, donning the Test jersey, with the aim being putting the ghosts of Cricket World Cup 2023 behind him. Following his dismal show in the white-ball tournament, Babar decided to relinquish captaincy responsibilities on all three formats of the game. Now, the talismanic batter is solely focused on doing well with the bat, with his immediate assignment being the Test series Down Under. Up against the Prime Minister's XI in the practice match, however, Babar did something that sent the world of social media in meltdown.

Middle East teams better suited to Asian Cup's January scheduling: Australia coach

MELBOURNE : Australia coach Graham Arnold has criticised the Asian Cup's January scheduling, saying it suits Middle East nations while causing problems for others that have a significant number of Europe-based players.

Mitchell Johnson Sacked From Pakistan vs Australia Commentary Role Amid David Warner Row: Report

Former Australia teammates David Warner and Mitchell Johnson are currently embroiled in a bitter controversy. Johnson wrote in his column that the selection of Warner for the Test series against Pakistan was because of the reason that he was retiring after the series and not because of his form. The former Australia pacer also insisted that chief selector George Bailey was too close to the players and that was affecting his selection process. Following the controversy, the two former teammates were going to come face-to-face during the first Test in Pakistan but it looks like that is not going to happen anymore.

"Marnus Labuschagne Has Opening-itis": Usman Khawaja On Top-Order Batting Slot

Australia opener Usman Khawaja believes there is no need to shift Marnus Labuschagne or anyone else to open once David Warner concludes his Test career, stating that given the difficulties of the task, a specialist should perform the job. With Labuschagne playing at the No.3 position in the batting order, the left-handed batter believes it would be hazardous to move him ahead of the Pakistan series. Khawaja was asked about the possibility of Labuschagne being moved up to open the batting when Warner's Test career expires later this summer, most likely following the third Test against Pakistan in Sydney in the new year. "Have you asked Marnus this? I think he would give you a really clear, 'hell no'. Marnus has got opening-it is...I think that is a long shot," Khawaja was quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

"Deeply Concerned": David Warner Posts Heartfelt Post For Chennai Flood Victims

Australia cricket team batter David Warner took to social media to express concern and extend his support for the people affected by the devastating floods in Chennai. In the past two days, Chennai and some other areas of Tamil Nadu were hit by the cyclonic storm Michaung and it led to massive flooding and power outages. Warner took to social media platform Instagram to share a video of the Chennai floods and urged his followers to support the people who are currently suffering in the region.

Amid Row With David Warner, Mitchell Johnson Hits Out At Australia Selector For 'Disgusting' Dig On His Mental Health

Australia selector George Bailey came to David Warner's defence after former teammate Mitchell Johnson wrote column targetting the veteran opener. Reacting to Johnson's column on Warner, Bailey suggested that his former teammate may not be in the right mental space and shouldn't comment until he is in the same spot. However, Bailey has found himself in the firing line for his reaction. Johnson has lashed out him for questioning his mental health over criticizing Warner.

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

"Selectors Were...": Glenn Maxwell On Mitchell Johnson Criticising David Warner's Selection

Watch: Non-Striker Babar Azam Looks To Stop Ball Hit By Teammate, Video Breaks The Internet

Middle East teams better suited to Asian Cup's January scheduling: Australia coach

Mitchell Johnson Sacked From Pakistan vs Australia Commentary Role Amid David Warner Row: Report

"Marnus Labuschagne Has Opening-itis": Usman Khawaja On Top-Order Batting Slot

"Deeply Concerned": David Warner Posts Heartfelt Post For Chennai Flood Victims

Amid Row With David Warner, Mitchell Johnson Hits Out At Australia Selector For 'Disgusting' Dig On His Mental Health