Former and current Australian players have advised paceman Mitchell Starc to end his war of words with spin legend Shane Warner and concentrate on proving himself as a Test force.
With Australia's pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson out of the Sydney Test due to a hamstring injury, the doors were opened for Starc to receive an 11th recall to the Australian side on his home deck at the SCG.
Former Australian Test paceman Stuart Clark believes Starc has lost confidence as a result of the chopping and changing over the years, The Daily Telegraph reported.
However, taking on the role of strike bowler in the fourth and final Test against India at the SCG is an opportunity that the young paceman can't afford to waste.
Spin bowling legend Warne had criticised the left-armer's body language as soft during the Brisbane Test and Starc hasn't appreciated the feedback.
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Australian opener Chris Rogers claimed that those comments would sting Starc a little bit, but added that they would also inspire him and if Warne is saying that, one is forced to listen.
Rogers insisted that it is all about how Starc responds on the field, so hopefully if the paceman gets that opportunity he makes the most of it.
When Starc bowled against the Perth Scorchers in a recent Big Bash League clash, Warne took credit on twitter, stating that be nice if Starc bowled in a Test match like he does with a white ball, adding that it was awesome to watch and aggressive, claiming that it is his pleasure for firing Starc up.
Starc responded on Saturday by saying that he doesn't follow Warne.
Clark said that Starc couldn't help the number of times he'd been asked about the so-called feud, but he should take on board's Warne's criticism. He added that Starc would say that he could have better body language at different stages.
Clark further said that as far as Warne goes, he's a legend of the game, and is entitled to his opinion. He added that Starc is probably best off concentrating on his game and not worrying about what Warne has to say.
Moreover, David Warner said that each player handled public criticism in their own way. He said that any commentator, former player, whoever it's, when they say something, some players either take it personally or as a compliment.
Warner claimed that he knows what Starc is like, adding that the paceman would come out and bowl the way he knows.
