England's Barmy Army Humiliates David Warner Ahead Of World Cup 2019

David Warner’s love-hate relationship with England is well known. Given the fierce rivalry between England and Australia over decades, there is little affection between the fans and the opposition players. And Warner is perhaps one of the most disliked Australian in England. England’s famous Barmy Army has targeted Warner ever since his infamous pub fight with Joe Root in 2013 and things look set to get uglier this summer.

Australia will travel to England in a few days for the forthcoming World Cup and the succeeding Ashes. And it would not be entirely wrong to say that Warner is set to get a fierce reception from the Barmy Army as they have already made their intentions clear. Barmy Army has taken another shot at Warner ahead of the much-awaited English summer.

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The group posted doctored image of David Warner while writing the word ‘cheats’ on his World Cup jersey. The original photo had the word ‘Australia’ on the jersey. The cheat word was used in reference to the ball-tampering scandal last year where Warner was the chief mastermind. The former Australia vice-captain has returned to action after serving a one-year ban.

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The Barmy Army did not spare the likes of Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon either. In the doctored images, the two bowlers could be seen holding sandpaper into their hands.

“The Australia squad look ready for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019!” the post read.

? @cricketcomau release their #CWC19 player portraits! pic.twitter.com/J1wBV5tK5w

— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) May 8, 2019

Well, Warner as well as his teammates should now gear up for a hostile reception in England. Australia will be desperate to defend their World Cup and Ashes titles but the Barmy Army could just make things a bit tough for them. Australia head coach Justin Langer has already said his team won’t be rattled by a hostile reception at the World Cup.

“We’re ready for it,” Langer said on Thursday. “If we’re under siege the second we get off the plane, we’re ready for it. The World Cup might be a bit different to start off, but certainly once the Ashes kicks off there will be plenty of commentary.”