Mitchell Johnson Exposes Shocking Motive for David Warner Attack: Unveils “Personal and Disgusting” Provocation

Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has opened up about his recent attack on his former teammate David Warner and the reason behind it. In a recent interview on The Mitchell Johnson Cricket Show, Johnson revealed that Warner had sent him a “quite personal” text message earlier this year, which had played a part in his decision to write a column criticizing Warner’s selection in the team.

Johnson, who had defended Warner’s wife Candice in the past, stated that he had always been open to communication with his former teammates. However, he was disappointed by the content of Warner’s message and attempted to reach out to him to discuss it further. Johnson did not disclose the specific details of the text but described it as “extremely disappointing” and “pretty bad”.

The ball-tampering scandal, which rocked Australian cricket in 2018, was another factor that motivated Johnson to write the column. He expressed his frustration at Warner’s continued selection despite his recent poor performances. Johnson also criticized Australia’s chief selector George Bailey for his response to the article, which he interpreted as a reference to his mental health.

Bailey had commented, “I’ve been sent little snippets of it – I hope he’s OK,” in response to Johnson’s column. Johnson found this remark disrespectful and accused Bailey of downplaying the content of his article by attributing it to mental health issues.

In the interview, Johnson clarified that his article was not influenced by mental health problems and emphasized that he was in a clear-minded state while writing it. He expressed his disappointment with Bailey’s response, describing it as “quite disgusting” and an attempt to undermine his credibility.

Johnson’s attack on Warner and Bailey has reignited the ball-tampering controversy and stirred up discussions in the cricket community. The former pacer’s revelations have added another layer of complexity to the already tense relationship between Warner and some of his former teammates.

Overall, Johnson’s interview sheds light on the personal and professional dynamics that influenced his decision to criticize Warner and highlights the ongoing tensions within Australian cricket.