Everyone is entitled to an opinion – Warner

Mitchell Johnson (left) and David Warner (right)
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth Date: December 14 Time: 02:20 GMTBBC Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

The 37-year-old will retire from Tests after the series against Pakistan, which begins on December 14 in Perth.

Johnson questioned whether Warner deserved a "hero's farewell" after his central role in the 2018 "Sandpapergate" ball-tampering scandal.

"Everyone is entitled to an opinion," Warner said.

"It wouldn't be a summer of cricket without a title. But going forward, we expect a good test in the west."

Warner was named in Australia's squad for the first Test and could make his final appearance at his home ground in Sydney on January 2.

Johnson, who appeared in 72 Tests for Australia, questioned the motivation behind choosing Warner after his form declined.

Opener Warner has scored 8,487 runs at an average of 44.43 in 109 Tests since 2011, but he has scored an average of less than 30 in the last two years. Australia captain Pat Cummins defended Warner, saying: "I think we're very protective of each other. others. We've been through a lot over the years.

"It's hard to say [what the motivation is by Johnson] “You have to ask Mitch. But there is so much we should be celebrating about Australian cricket right now. "

Everyone is entitled to an opinion – Warner
Mitchell Johnson (left) and David Warner (right)
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth Date: December 14 Time: 02:20 GMTBBC Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

The 37-year-old will retire from Tests after the series against Pakistan, which begins on December 14 in Perth.

Johnson questioned whether Warner deserved a "hero's farewell" after his central role in the 2018 "Sandpapergate" ball-tampering scandal.

"Everyone is entitled to an opinion," Warner said.

"It wouldn't be a summer of cricket without a title. But going forward, we expect a good test in the west."

Warner was named in Australia's squad for the first Test and could make his final appearance at his home ground in Sydney on January 2.

Johnson, who appeared in 72 Tests for Australia, questioned the motivation behind choosing Warner after his form declined.

Opener Warner has scored 8,487 runs at an average of 44.43 in 109 Tests since 2011, but he has scored an average of less than 30 in the last two years. Australia captain Pat Cummins defended Warner, saying: "I think we're very protective of each other. others. We've been through a lot over the years.

"It's hard to say [what the motivation is by Johnson] “You have to ask Mitch. But there is so much we should be celebrating about Australian cricket right now. "

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