I must act as a mediator and get Mitchell Johnson and David Warner together in a room: Ricky Ponting

Before Australia’s three-match Test series against Pakistan, David Warner has been the subject of much criticism. Former cricket player Mitchell Johnson recently made fun of the opener, saying that the 36-year-old shouldn’t be given a hero’s send-off because he was involved in one of Australia’s biggest scandals.

Brad Haddin and chief selector George Bailey, among other former cricket players, denounced the act, and Mitchell Johnson remarks led to his removal from the Triple M commentary panel.

Meanwhile, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting entered the debate. The 48-year-old declared that he thought it was time for him to act as a peacemaker and resolve the disagreement between the two cricket players. Ricky Ponting continued, “The current argument dates back to the Ashes selection, when Warner was chosen for the series despite his lack of fitness.”

There comes a time when I have to step in between these two guys. Rather than letting things play out in the media, I believe I should step in as the mediator and bring them both into a room to have it out. Both of them are fierce individuals, and we know that the origin of this problem dates back six or eight months to the Ashes selection,” Ponting said to Sunrise.

That’s where it all began. It appears that this is a problem that has persisted without either of them getting down to speak with each other in person. “I hope that comes to pass,” he continued.

Candice Warner, the spouse of David Warner, has expressed gratitude to everyone for their support in the wake of Johnson’s remarks. While this is going on, the Southpaw is having a sabbatical and will re-join the national team when they reassemble for the Test series against Pakistan starting on November 14.

Right now, Pakistan and Prime Minister XI are playing a warm-up match. Shan Masood, the recently chosen Pakistan captain, scored an incredible double century, and thanks to his effort, Pakistan amassed 391 runs in the opening inning. Ahead of the Test series, it is a little disconcerting that the bowlers have been mediocre.