David Warner, a member of Australia's 2023 World Cup winning team, responded to criticism from ex-teammate Mitchell Johnson regarding his Test series selection against Pakistan. Johnson questioned Warner's spot, citing recent poor Test performance and the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Warner dismissed the critique, stating everyone has their opinions. Warner said that he remains focused on the Test series, expressing a desire for success and an emotional farewell in Sydney. Teammates, including Usman Khawaja and Pat Cummins, have supported Warner amid the controversy.