Former fast bowler Mitchell Johnson took a dig at Cricket Australia (CA) after being invited to an award night just weeks after his speaking engagements were canceled by the governing body. Prior to the ongoing Test series between Australia and Pakistan, Johnson wrote a critical article about veteran opener David Warner, questioning his authority to choose his retirement date despite his poor form and accusing him of not taking responsibility for the ball-tampering scandal. Following the publication of the article, CA canceled two of Johnson’s speaking engagements during the first Test in Perth. In response, Johnson expressed his surprise on social media, criticizing Cricket Australia for inviting him to the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards. CA defended its decision, stating that it was in the best interests of everyone involved for Johnson not to be the guest speaker at their functions. Despite the controversy, Warner silenced his critics by scoring a brilliant 164 off 211 balls in the first Test. Johnson later revealed that he received a personal message from Warner, leading to his critical column. Warner, however, dismissed the issue and stated that Johnson is entitled to his opinion.,
Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson recently expressed his disappointment with Cricket Australia (CA) over an invitation to attend their annual awards night. Johnson took to social media to question CA’s seriousness, stating that he had not received any communication from them over the past two years. This comment by the former fast bowler has raised concerns about CA’s relationship with its players and their overall management. Johnson’s criticism highlights the need for better communication and transparency between the governing body and players.
Questioning Cricket Australia’s Commitment: Mitchell Johnson Mocks CA’s Awards Invitation
