(Cricket News) Mitchell Johnson has taken the ongoing verbal sparring with his former teammates to a new level, providing insight into the root cause of the personal discord with David Warner. In addition to his critique of Warner, Johnson directed pointed criticism at selector George Bailey, who had raised doubts about Johnson’s mental well-being. In a recently published column in the West Australian, Johnson not only scrutinized Warner’s seemingly autonomous decision-making regarding his retirement date amid a slump in Test batting form but also delved into the complexities surrounding the infamous ball-tampering scandal. Johnson’s critical analysis extended to Bailey, as he vehemently called into question the selector’s decisions related to Warner’s continued inclusion in the Test squad.

The impetus for Mitchell’s column, as he candidly revealed, stemmed from a personal message he received from Warner. This communication followed comments made by Warner’s wife, Candice, on The Back Page. Mitchell characterized the content of Warner’s message as disheartening, revealing that it contained elements that were not only disappointing but also regrettable. This, combined with what Johnson perceived as Bailey’s condescending tone in a message sent after an article discussing the resting of Lance Morris, fueled Mitchell’s determination to express his thoughts in the published piece.

Expressing profound dissatisfaction, Mitchell did not mince words in criticizing Bailey’s response, particularly the aspect that questioned his mental health. Asserting emphatically that he is mentally sound, Johnson accused Bailey of attempting to undermine the significance of his article by attributing it to supposed mental health concerns. Mitchell labeled Bailey’s insinuations as not only childish but also condescending, further escalating the tensions in this unfolding saga.

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