Peter Handscomb is fed up with criticism of his technique after coming under fire for another poor run of scores in the Australian Test side.

The Victorian earned a recall to the team after making what he describes as a “half decent” start to the Sheffield Shield season (361 runs at 45.12).

But things haven’t gone to script for Handscomb in the first two Tests against India, failing to make more than 35 in all four innings.

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Handscomb’s dismissals have been widely attributed to a poor technique, rather than bad luck or good bowling

His dismissals have been widely attributed to a poor technique, rather than bad luck or good bowling.

The 27-year-old’s staunchest critic has been cricket great Shane Warne, who said letting Handscomb play Test cricket is like putting a “lamb to the slaughter”.

“I’ve said it so many times now, but you cannot play international cricket with a technique like that,” Warne said.

Speaking to reporters on arrival in Melbourne, Handscomb admitted he’s had enough of the external commentary on his unorthodox style.

When asked if he’s sick of people talking about his technique, he said: “Yeah, pretty much. It’s my technique, I’ve had it for five years.

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“Little things here and there that I’ll do with it and what not but people have to talk about something, I understand that, but yeah, it’s getting a bit much.”

Handscomb knows he’s no certain starter for the Boxing Day Test, which was when he was dropped last summer as well after a similar string of low scores.

“I obviously want to play and I’ll do everything I can but if I’m not then it’s just as good because I know the selectors are putting forward the best team they think.

“If that means we win then that’s perfect.”

He added: “It’s still only four scores and I was coming off a half decent Shield season so far, so hopefully I can get some runs this next game and show that I’m still okay.”