The ongoing David Warner vs Mitchell Johnson saga has seen the latter criticizing the selection committee for Warner’s inclusion in the Test squad for the Pakistan series. Johnson’s comments about Warner not deserving a heroic sendoff in his final Test have caused outrage within the cricketing community. After days of silence, Warner has finally responded, stating, “It would not be a summer of cricket without a headline.” He also emphasized the importance of hard work and thanked his parents for instilling that value in him.
Despite the criticism, Warner responded with maturity, acknowledging the challenges and positives of being on the world stage. He also received support from his captain, Pat Cummins, who asserted that they protect each other and have been through a lot together. Cummins also highlighted the many reasons to celebrate Australian cricket at the moment.