Mitchell Johnson in Twitter stoush with Graeme Smith
They shared a fierce rivalry on the field but the latest battle between Mitchell Johnson and Graeme Smith has taken place on social media.
Former Proteas skipper Smith has exchanged views with Johnson on the Australia-South Africa Test series.
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Johnson, who famously broke Smith's hand twice during their playing days, took to Twitter to defend the under-siege Aussie side, suggesting they "remember the big moments".
The tweet was a complete dig at the Proteas, featuring a montage image highlighting the Proteas' infamous run of World Cup failures:
Australia have coped it and yes they aren't performing but when comments come from SA @NeilManthorp @GraemeSmith49 remember the big moments! pic.twitter.com/GY8lEyB5De
— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) November 13, 2016
The record-breaking ex-opener hit straight back following his country's massive win in the Hobart Test:
Woke up at 3:30 am SA time and the highlights were already on @MitchJohnson398 😉 hope the book sales are going well? @NeilManthorp
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) November 15, 2016
@GraemeSmith49 @NeilManthorp yep 😳 not much I can say to that 🤗
— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) November 15, 2016
Smith recently questioned the culture of the Baggy Green and suggested captain Steve Smith looked "lost".
"As a leader, I think you need to understand that for yourself about who you are and that's the only time you can really get your team to play with that personality," he said.
"I think he's trying to figure that all out at the moment. It certainly looks that way and he looks a bit lost.
"If I I think about earlier years (Australian cricket) was always built on respect and the value of the Baggy Green.