Cricket Feud Down Under: Unravelling the Johnson-Warner Saga

Johnson, in a scathing op-ed for the Sydney Morning Herald, resurrected the 2018 ball-tampering scandal that led to Warner's one-year ban. He questioned Warner's lack of ownership over the incident and slammed his perceived arrogance, suggesting that fans might bring sandpaper to Warner's farewell series.

The feud took a personal turn when Johnson revealed a 'pretty bad' text message from Warner earlier this year, triggered by comments Johnson made about Warner's wife Candice's opinions on his form. This revelation added fuel to the already blazing rivalry.

Not stopping at Warner, Johnson extended his criticism to Australia's chief selector, George Bailey, insinuating that Bailey's closeness to players might be affecting his decisions. Bailey's response, expressing concern about Johnson's well-being, further escalated tensions.

Former teammates Tim Paine and Michael Clarke weighed in on the dispute, with Paine suggesting a clear rift between Warner and Johnson. Despite some support, Johnson remains unapologetic, standing by his column but expressing regret over one specific remark about sandpaper.

As the cricketing fraternity watches this feud unfold, the controversy surrounding Warner's selection and Johnson's outspoken critic continues to dominate headlines, leaving fans intrigued about the dynamics within the Australian cricket team.