Red-ball cricketer David Warner has had a wild ride lately in terms of his performance. Even though he played a crucial part in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and produced an impressive double century against South Africa to demonstrate his talent, his form suffered during the Ashes series and looked quite weak.
He was able to lock down a berth in the team lineup for the upcoming home series against Pakistan, which would be his last game of red-ball cricket.
Ponting said; “He is not the one that’s coming out saying all this stuff about a farewell tour, he just wants to do line up next week in Perth in that Test match and score some runs and he’s made it clear he wants to finish off in Sydney.” an article from sportskeeda.com shared.
Heated Exchanges
Mitchell Johnson and David Warner have been involved in a flurry of heated exchanges in Australian cricket recently.
The statement Warner made about wanting to play a last series on his home field served as the impetus for this conversation. But amid all of the drama—which has seen Warner text Johnson and head selector George Bailey get involved—a conclusion appears elusive.
The situation is uncertain because the problem has not been resolved despite multiple developments.
Johnson shared; “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 retirement date? And why a player at the centre of one of the biggest scandals in Australian cricket history warrant a hero’s send-off?” an article from sportskeeda.com mentioned.
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who was in the same locker room as Warner and Johnson, has taken on the role of peacemaker between the two parties in an attempt to ease tensions.
Stressing the need for a direct, face-to-face conversation as opposed to publicly verbally sparring, Ponting encourages the players to work out their issues in person as opposed to participating in exchanges that are fostered by the media.
A passionate discussion has been sparked by comments made by Warner’s manager and former Australian players over the ongoing rivalry. Glenn Maxwell declined to comment on the controversial scenario when he was approached.
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