Michael Clarke's time as Australia captain has come in for further criticism after his former team-mate Mitchell Johnson described a "toxic" atmosphere within the team under his leadership.

Johnson also claimed that some players did not want play for Australia under Clarke, who retired from international cricket after losing the Ashes last year.

The 73-Test bowler, who was one of four players banned amid the 'Homework-gate' saga during the ill-fated tour of India in 2013, suggested the Australian team became fractured after Clarke took over the Test captaincy from Ricky Ponting in 2011.