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"To Have That...": David Warner's Wife Candice Breaks Silence After Mitchell Johnson Blasts Australia Star

Australian cricket is currently seeing a major controversy. It all happened when former pace bowler Mitchell Johnson, writing for The West Australian, said that Warner's current form and his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal, also known as the 'Sandpaper Gate' do not justify him getting a "hero's send-off". "As we prepare for David Warner's farewell series, can somebody please tell me why? Why does a struggling Test opener get to nominate his own retirement date? And why does a player at the centre of one of the biggest scandals in Australian cricket history warrant a hero's send-off?" Johnson wrote.

Warner angst adds spice to Australia's sleepy home summer

MELBOURNE: Home tests against an undermanned Pakistan may struggle to excite even the most ardent Australian cricket fan but angst over David Warner's farewell tour has given the series a much-welcomed boost.

David Warner A "Hero": Usman Khawaja's No-Nonsense Response To Mitchell Johnson's Criticism

David Warner's inclusion in the Australia team for the Test series against Pakistan has become a subject of serious debate, with suggestions being made that the opening batter didn't deserve to be included in the team. Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson, in his column, launched a sharp attack at Warner and the Australian selectors after he was added to the Test roster despite poor form. Johnson's criticism of Warner hasn't been welcomed by many, with Australia batter Usman Khawaja calling the comments by the former Aussie star "harsh".

Mitchell Johnson Reveals Reason Behind David Warner Attack: 'Personal, Disgusting' Dig

Two days after his attack on former teammate and current Australia opener David Warner, former pacer Mitchell Johnson has revealed the reason behind his tirade. Johnson, who lashed out at the Aussie opener, while also reigniting the ball-tampering controversy, claimed that Warner doesn't deserve a "hero's sendoff" referring to the Pakistan series being his last. The 42-year-old had also taken shots at Australia chief selector Geroge Bailey for persisting with Warner despite his poor outings recently.

"Maybe There Is Beef": Michael Clarke On Mitchell Johnson's Vicious Attack At David Warner

Former Australia star Mitchell Johnson left the entire cricket fraternity stunned with his vile attack at David Warner following the latter's inclusion in the team for the Test series against Pakistan. Johnson fumed at the prospect of Warner getting a "hero's sendoff", with the Pakistan Test series being his last in the format, while also targeting the chief selector Goerge Bailey over the opening batter's inclusion in the squad. While Bailey brushed aside the chatter, former Australia skipper Michael Clarke has had a few things to say on the subject.

Sarfaraz Ahmed Spills Out Pakistan's Plan To Spoil David Warner's Farewell Test Series

Pakistan's experienced wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed laid out the team's plans to ruin Australia's star batter David Warner's farewell Test series. The Men in Green are currently in Canberra to play a 4-day game against the Australian PM XI ahead of the series, which will be played on December 9. After this game, Pakistan will face Australia in the first Test on December 14 in Perth, a game for which Warner has been named in the squad. Ahead of the clash, Sarfaraz stated the team's intentions to spoil Warner's special day and said, as quoted from Geo News, "We will try to get him out as soon as we can; we will try not to let him get off to a good start." The right-handed batter talked about the quality of the Kangaroos and made a vow that the team would play their best cricket.

Team-mate defends David Warner after stinging Mitchell Johnson criticism over 'Sandpaper-gate'

Usman Khawaja jumped to the defence of his opening partner David Warner on Monday after stinging criticism of the veteran batsman from Australian great Mitchell Johnson.

"Thank God He Isn't..": David Warner's Manager Hits Back At Mitchell Johnson's Comments

David Warner's manager, James Erskine, hit back at former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson, who questioned why the left-handed batter is getting a Test farewell despite his struggles in red-ball cricket and accused him of not owning up to his role in the ball-tampering scandal. Warner stated his intentions to retire from the Test format earlier this year, stating that he would be keen to bring his career in red-ball format to an end at his home ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Writing for The West Australian, Johnson said that Warner's current form and his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal, also known as the 'Sandpaper Gate' do not justify him getting a "hero's send-off".

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"To Have That...": David Warner's Wife Candice Breaks Silence After Mitchell Johnson Blasts Australia Star

Warner angst adds spice to Australia's sleepy home summer

David Warner A "Hero": Usman Khawaja's No-Nonsense Response To Mitchell Johnson's Criticism

Mitchell Johnson Reveals Reason Behind David Warner Attack: 'Personal, Disgusting' Dig

"Maybe There Is Beef": Michael Clarke On Mitchell Johnson's Vicious Attack At David Warner

Sarfaraz Ahmed Spills Out Pakistan's Plan To Spoil David Warner's Farewell Test Series

Team-mate defends David Warner after stinging Mitchell Johnson criticism over 'Sandpaper-gate'

"Thank God He Isn't..": David Warner's Manager Hits Back At Mitchell Johnson's Comments