Axed four deserve no sympathy Mitchell Johnson (pictured), Shane Watson, Usman Khawaja and James Pattinson deserve no sympathy for being dumped from the third Test team. WHAT a disgrace. Australia's infamous four deserve not a shred of sympathy for their feckless disregard for the team ethos and culture aimed at returning Australia to the apex of world cricket. In the past week, coach Mickey Arthur and the selectors have copped an absolute hammering from Australian cricket fans for the team's dismal performances on this wretched tour of India. They have been dubbed a shambles. A team with serious performance problems. Some may have even questioned their passion, and whether they truly care about the baggy green. Today, Michael Clarke and Mickey Arthur should be applauded for their relentless desire to bring success back to Australian cricket. People who want to whinge about the team's performances cannot now complain when Australian hierarchy take proactive measures to ensure the success the public demands. The actions of Shane Watson, Mitchell Johnson, James Pattinson and Usman Khawaja are a kick in the guts for the standards of excellence Clarke and Arthur are trying to establish. That one of the four should openly be seen smiling just moments after the announcement underlines the attitudinal problems that are eroding the team's collective ambitions. Watson, Johnson, Pattinson and Khawaja are paid more than $500,000 a year to play cricket for their country. That they failed to take part in a peer review aimed at improving the team is an indictment on their professionalism and shows a lack of respect for their colleagues and the baggy green. Twelve other players made the effort to respect the team ethos. They are entitled to be filthy at the insouciance of the four who were clearly not moved by Australia's embarrassing showing in Hyderabad. The sympathisers who claim this was a simple 'homework exercise' are missing the point completely. Yes, it was basic, and somewhat menial. But this was a formal instruction from team bosses. A serious task of investing in the team culture, of taking ownership of results, of self-analysis, of upholding the standards set by Australian icons such as Don Bradman, Ian Chappell, Allan Border, Ricky Ponting and Mark Taylor. Critically, this was not a one-off occurence. Team sources said a number of players have not bothered to previously fill out forms gauging their level of health and well-being. Australian hierarchy let the other minor indiscretions slide, but this was the final straw. Culture is everything in business and sport. All successful corporations have as their bedrock a set of core values and expectations. Teams with a slack attitude do not succeed. Fullstop. Clarke and Arthur have recognised that. Now the rebuilding must begin. Brad Haddin's arrival today has left Australia with just 13 men available for selection if wicketkeeper Matt Wade is cleared of an ankle injury. Without Watson and Khawaja, Phil Hughes will retain his spot at No.3. Clarke is likely to bat at four, with either Steve Smith or Haddin to bat at third drop. Mitchell Starc and Peter Siddle are the only quicks left. Moises Henriques will be the third seamer, with Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell and Xavier Doherty fighting for two spin positions. This stance is bold, unprecedented and could well lead to short-term pain. But if it weeds out the slackers, mentally weak and those not willing to give everything in the pursuit of success, Australian cricket will be better for it.