Mitchell Johnson’s explosive column on David Warner’s farewell Test series has received a lot of reactions from the Australian cricket media, as well as from Australia’s chief selector George Bailey.
In his Sunday column in The West Australian, former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson said David Warner wanted a farewell Test. He criticized George Bailey for not fulfilling his wishes. By selecting him for the Test series against Pakistan. The three-match series begins on December 14th and concludes with his third Test starting on January 3rd at Warner’s home base of Sydney, his cricket ground.
Johnson has voiced strong criticism, a farewell test for someone who has not performed well on tests in recent years and was involved in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in 2018 He questioned the necessity of the series. strong>p>
“Five years have passed and David Warner still hasn’t fully grasped the ball-tampering scandal,” Johnson wrote. “His current actions are underpinned by similar arrogance and contempt for our country. David he is preparing for a farewell series for Warners, can someone please tell me why? Huh?
“Why should a struggling Test opener be allowed to decide his own retirement date? And why does the player at the center of the biggest scandal in Australian cricket history deserve a heroic farewell? ?”
Johnson’s explosive column attracted the attention of fans around the world, especially the Australian media. In fact, Bailey himself responded to a question about Johnson’s column at a press conference on Sunday after the Australian squad for the first Test against Pakistan was announced.
“A small portion of it was sent to me,” Mr. Bailey said of Mr. Johnson’s column. “I hope he’s okay.”
Bailey justified Warner’s selection for the Pakistan Test, saying, “At the end of the day, we still believe he is one of the top 11 players to win the first Test.” . This perspective is crucial to how points are determined for the World Test Championship.
“There are points at stake in every game, so we put a lot of emphasis on picking 11 guys that we think can do the job, and of course that includes each individual’s role and the team. There’s really how the whole thing is structured and we think David is the right person for the role. This test is.”
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In his column, Johnson also questioned Bailey’s closeness with the Australian team and players, suggesting that he had assumed the role of selector so soon after his retirement. The three forms raise the question of whether Bailey simply left the game and went to work too soon, getting too close to some players.
“I’m also curious about what role the Chief Selector is playing these days.It seems like it’s becoming part of the Holy of Holies, rather than standing apart from it. Now our players toss each other, play golf together, and celebrate wins for hours,” Johnson wrote.
Bailey didn’t have much to say other than answer the question. “To be honest, I don’t think now is the right time to address this issue,” he said. “My only question, or rather observation, is that it’s more beneficial to be far away and not know what the players are going through and what the plans are with the team and the coaching staff. It’s up to someone to tell me.” Ears. ”
Bailey took over the role of selection committee chairman from Trevor Horns in 2021 and has since overseen the selection of Australian teams that won the T20 World Cup, World Test Championship and World Cup.
Former players in media criticising current players is par for the course. That said, I can’t recall the last time a player went so hard – or personal – at a former teammate as Mitchell Johnson did at David Warner and George Bailey. Real baggy green brotherhood fracture stuff.
– Andrew Wu (@wutube) 3. December 2023
The reunion for Australia’s 2015 World Cup win will be popcorn viewing when it happens. Mitchell Johnson v David Warner, George Bailey, Pat Cummins and co. Plenty for players union boss Shane Watson to manage.
– Andrew Wu (@wutube) 3. December 2023
George Bailey’s response to the Mitchell Johnson column: “I hope he’s okay.”#AUSvPAK https://t.co/RRDcyZqV4B
– Nick Savage (@nic_savage1) 3. December 2023
Strong – to say the least – stuff from Mitchell Johnson on his old team-mate David Warner https://t.co/Agg65VKiR7
– Lawrence Booth (@BoothCricket) 2. December 2023
Everyone is entitled to an opinion but if a former player was savaging Mitchell Johnson when he was playing in the same way he’s doing to the current crop he would’ve been filthy. It’s always the athletes who hate the media that turn into the biggest flame throwers in retirement.
– Mark Gottlieb (@MarkGottlieb) 3. December 2023
Normally respect ex-players giving their frank views, but Mitchell Johnson has continued his old man yelling at clouds era… ☁️
The swipe at George Bailey is particularly surprising and bizarre. @SEN_Cricket https://t.co/EmlgcSasq8
– Tom Morris (@tommorris32) 3. December 2023
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