South Africa vs Australia WTC Final: The Australian team is on the target of critics after the defeat in the World Test Championship Final (WTC Final). Many former Australian players from Matthew Hayden have raised questions. The name of former fast bowler Mitchell Johnson also joined this list. He has accused the Kangaroo team that they are giving priority to the IPL more than the national team. Along with this, he has made a big statement on the future of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Leon.

Questions raised on ‘Big Four’

Johnson said that Mitchell Stark, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Leone’s ‘Big Four’ bowling attack should no longer be considered ‘permanent’ and asked the selectors to consider the change. Johnson specifically targeted Hazlewood. The bowler, who played IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), took just two wickets in the final.

Hazelwood on Johnson’s target

Johnson accused Hazlewood of giving priority to IPL more than ‘National team preparation’. Hazlewood was struggling with side strain in the middle of the IPL and returned to RCB a few days after the season started after the break. He also made the franchise the champion for the first time. In his column written in The West Australian, Johnson said, “Our successful Big Four Bowling attack can no longer be considered fixed in future. We have seen concerns about Hazlewood’s fitness in recent years and his decision to prioritize the return to the IPL postponed compared to the preparations of the national team disappointed. Leon was also not seen in his best performance on the third day. ”

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Demand to give opportunity to new players

After the match, captain Cummins also indicated a possible change, but Johnson questioned whether senior players remain with the team to get ‘farewell’ in the Ashes. He urged him to give a chance to more interested players in the team. Johnson said, “If experienced players remain as farewell only for the Ashes, then the question arises whether this is the right mindset. It is important that we adopt the future and instill confidence in the selection of our next Test players. The mentality of players like Sam Constas, Josh English and Scott Bolland is different. They are eager to prove themselves every time they get a chance. ”

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Find a reliable number 3: Mitchell Johnson

Johnson also said that Cameron Green and Opener Batsman at number three are not a long -term solution for both Australia. He said, “It is clear that Green did not perform well. Out of 4 and 0 and faced only five balls in the match. The way he was out at the hands of Kagiso Rabada in both innings, he indicates that he cannot be suitable for that situation. But the real issue arises from the poor form of Marnas Labushen, as we saw Steve Smith moving as a opener when he was struggling a little. I am not a fan of these batting reshuffle to meet the lack of form. In the West Indies tour and then the Ashes, Australia will have to stand not only on two opener batsmen but also at one reliable number 3. ”