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“Is Cricket Australia Serious?”: Mitchell Johnson On Receiving Invitation For Award Ceremony | Cricket News
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“Is Cricket Australia Serious?”: Mitchell Johnson On Receiving Invitation For Award Ceremony | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mitchell Johnson asked if Cricket Australia was serious for sending him the invitation.© AFPFormer 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.Taking to Instagram, Johnson asked if Cricket Australia was serious for sending him the invitation, having sabotaged his speaking gigs amid the ongoing Test series ag...
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“Did What He Was Paid To Do”: Mitchell Johnson Aims Fresh Attack At David Warner | Cricket News
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“Did What He Was Paid To Do”: Mitchell Johnson Aims Fresh Attack At David Warner | Cricket News

[ad_1] 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.Warner did go on to register a huge first inning score but was dismissed for a duck in the second innings. Johnson made sure he highlighted the fact as he targeted his former opener again."On day one of the first Test against Pakistan Warner rode his luck early on - and it could have gone either way - and you take that and he went on to make 164," Johnson wrote for the West Australian."He did wha...
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“No Better Way…”: David Warner’s Blunt Message For Critics After Ton Against Pakistan | Cricket News
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“No Better Way…”: David Warner’s Blunt Message For Critics After Ton Against Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] David Warner impressed everyone with a brilliant century on Day 1 of the first Test match against Pakistan in Perth and it was perfect reply from the Australian cricket team opener following a massive controversy over his selection. Former teammate Mitchell Johnson wrote in his column that Warner made the cut for the series as he will be retiring after the matches and not based on his form. However, Warner looked completely in control against the Pakistan bowlers and at tea, he had a  clear message for all of his critics. "There's going to be criticism, but you've got to take that, and there's no better way to silence them than by putting runs on the board," Warner told Fox Cricket.Warner hammered an unbeaten century to silence critics and steer Australia to 210-2 at tea.At the br...
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“This Is For You”: David Warner’s Ton Sparks Massive Meme Fest Featuring Mitchell Johnson | Cricket News
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“This Is For You”: David Warner’s Ton Sparks Massive Meme Fest Featuring Mitchell Johnson | Cricket News

[ad_1] David Warner made an emphatic start to his farewell Test series against Pakistan with a brilliant century on Day 1 of the first Test match in Perth on Thursday. Warner looked completely at ease against the Pakistan bowling attack and was able to score his first ton in almost a year. Ahead of the series, Warner was involved in a huge controversy after former teammate Mitchell Johnson wrote in his column that Warner's selection for the series was due to the fact that he announced his plans to retire and not because of his form. However, following the century on Thursday, users on social media came up with multiple memes and posts that prominently featured the former Australia pacer.Take that, Mitchell Johnson...!!! pic.twitter.com/EWJUvBGo1f— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) Decembe...
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Cricket Australia CEO Breaks Silence On David Warner-Mitchell Johnson Feud | Cricket News
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Cricket Australia CEO Breaks Silence On David Warner-Mitchell Johnson Feud | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of David Warner and Mitchell Johnson© AFPFormer Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has been extremely critical of David Warner and Cricket Australia selectors ever since the squad for the Pakistan Test series was announced. While it is already known that the series would be Warner's last as a batter, Johson said that the opening batter 'doesn't warrant a hero's sendoff'. While several Australian cricketers have shared their stand on the saga, Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley has also broken his silence.Hockley, when asked about the topic, tried to brush aside the controversy, saying the Australian team would do all of its talking on the pitch."A fair amount has been said, and everyone's entitled to their own opinions. I think what you've seen over this year and the last...
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“A Lot Still Left To Come Out”: AB de Villiers On David Warner-Mitchell Johnson Row | Cricket News
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“A Lot Still Left To Come Out”: AB de Villiers On David Warner-Mitchell Johnson Row | Cricket News

[ad_1] AB de Villiers in a video on his YouTube channel© YouTubeThe David Warner vs Mitchell Johnson saga caught the entire cricketing world off guard. Seeing Johnson oppose David Warner's selection in the Australian Test team for the Pakistan series, as well as his 'hero's sendoff', many Aussie cricketers have tried to neutralise the controversy. Even South Africa great AB de Villiers reacted to the controversy, asking the Australia duo to sort the feud themselves and not let the spat get dragged on in public. De Villiers also feels that this isn't the end of the saga yet."I just don't like this public conversation between the two of them. Just pick up the phone and sort it out. Ask the guy let's go out for a cold drink and sort the issues out. I feel there are some scars from the dress...
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David Warner Finally Breaks Silence On Mitchell Johnson’s Controversial Remarks | Cricket News
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David Warner Finally Breaks Silence On Mitchell Johnson’s Controversial Remarks | Cricket News

[ad_1] The David Warner vs Mitchell Johnson saga has been going on for a while, with the latter criticising the selection committee over the Australian opener's selection in the Test squad for the Pakistan series. In what would be Warner's final Test assignment, Johnson said that the southpaw doesn't deserve the 'hero's sendoff' that he is getting, leaving many in the cricketing fraternity fuming. Days after Johnson first wrote on the topic in a column, Warner finally broke his silence on the comments made by his former teammate."It would not be a summer of cricket without a headline," Warner was quoted by Fox Sports."It is what it is. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. But moving forward, we are looking to a nice Test over in the west.""I resonate with where I grew up. For me, it was a...
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On David Warner-Mitchell Johnson Row, Ricky Ponting Offers ‘Solution’ | Cricket News
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On David Warner-Mitchell Johnson Row, Ricky Ponting Offers ‘Solution’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting© BCCIFormer Australian cricket team skipper Ricky Ponting is ready to step in as 'mediator' to solve the ongoing spat between former teammates David Warner and Mitchell Johnson. The controversy erupted after Johnson wrote in his column that Warner's selection for the Test series against Pakistan was due to the fact that he announced his intention to retire after the series and not because of his form. Since then, both cricketers have taken aim at each other with other colleagues also joining in on the conversation.Ponting said that he believes that it is time for him to step into the situation and rather than playing it out in front on the media, he wants to get them both in a room and have a proper conversation."I have to get i...
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Amid Mitchell Johnson, David Warner Row, Virat Kohli’s Comments On Ex Australia Pacer Resurface | Cricket News
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Amid Mitchell Johnson, David Warner Row, Virat Kohli’s Comments On Ex Australia Pacer Resurface | Cricket News

[ad_1] 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.In a press conference, Kohli reflected on his due...
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“Not Going To Throw…”: Glenn Maxwell Reacts To David Warner-Mitchell Johnson-George Bailey Saga | Cricket News
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“Not Going To Throw…”: Glenn Maxwell Reacts To David Warner-Mitchell Johnson-George Bailey Saga | Cricket News

[ad_1] Amid the ongoing controversy, Glenn Maxwell hailed David Warner as a champion batter.© AFPStar 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".However, Maxwell has refused to get involved in the whole saga, saying that Australians should rather celebate the team's recent success - World Test Championship and ODI W...
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