- David Warner silenced Mitchell Johnson on Thursday
- Johnson could only watch as Warner made 164 runs
- The former paceman was commentating on the Test match
Channel 7 brutally stitched up Mitchell Johnson when the former fast bowler was forced to watch the David Warner show on the first day of the Perth Test.
Warner came under huge criticism from Johnson ahead of the Test summer, with the Australian Ashes hero claiming the opener does not deserve a farewell party due to his poor form and role in the sandpaper scandal.
The 37-year-old responded in the best possible way on Thursday, scoring 164 runs to put Australia in a strong position in the first of their three Tests against Pakistan this summer.
And as Warner neared his big score, Channel 7 hilariously threw Johnson under the bus after a cracking boundary shot.
Johnson was on commentary for Triple M at the Optus Stadium, and as Warner hit a shot for four, Channel 7's camera panned to the former paceman watching from the commentary position.
Mitchell Johnson was left with egg on his face during the first day in Perth
Johnson had to watch as his old enemy David Warner scored 164 runs against Pakistan
Channel 7 turned to Warner when he reached a cracking line on Thursday afternoon
Johnson smiled wryly as he saw Warner execute the shot.
“Mitchell Johnson looked like he enjoyed it. From a radio box not far from here. Interesting build-up to the game,” said Tim Lane on Channel 7's coverage.
Johnson was left with egg on his face after Warner scored a huge total in Perth, and the opener's wife Candice was quick on Twitter to launch an attack on the Western Australian.
She simply posted the 'shush' emoji in a direct jibe at the former fast bowler.
David let out a roar of emotion as he passed triple figures, and sent a message of his own to Johnson and all the other critics during the tea break.
“There will be criticism, but you have to accept it and there is no better way to silence it than by putting points on the board,” he told Adam Gilchrist.