Australia v Pakistan: David Warner performs down Mitchell Johnson criticism

Australia batter David Warner has performed down criticism from former team-mate Mitchell Johnson as he prepares to finish his Take a look at profession.

The 37-year-old will retire from Assessments after the collection in opposition to Pakistan, which begins on 14 December in Perth.

Johnson questioned whether or not Warner deserves a “hero’s send-off” after his central function within the 2018 ‘sandpapergate’ ball-tampering scandal.

“Everyone seems to be entitled to an opinion,” Warner mentioned.

“It could not be a summer time of cricket with out a headline. However shifting ahead, we wish to a pleasant Take a look at over within the west.”

Warner has been named in Australia’s squad for the primary Take a look at and will make his closing look at his dwelling floor in Sydney on 2 January.

Johnson, who featured in 72 Assessments for Australia, questioned the motivation behind deciding on Warner after his type has tailed off.

Opener Warner has scored 8,487 runs at a median of 44.43 in 109 Assessments since 2011, however he has averaged lower than 30 over the previous two years.

Australia captain Pat Cummins defended Warner, saying: “I feel we shield one another so much. We now have been by means of so much through the years.

“It’s laborious to say [what Johnson’s motivation is]. You need to ask Mitch. However there are such a lot of issues we ought to be celebrating about Australian cricket for the time being.”