Cricket: Johnson ‘in the mix’ for recall
Australia paceman still has a Test future, says fast-bowling coach.
BELLERIVE:
Mitchell Johnson still has a future in Test cricket and the 30-year-old could be in line for a recall, Australia’s new fast-bowling coach said.
Allister de Winter said Johnson’s recent form could spell an end to a frustrating period in the wilderness for the left-arm quick, local media reported.
“He’s probably still in the mix,” de Winter told reporters at Bellerive. “I think he’s started the season really well in terms of Sheffield Shield cricket. He bowled very well in our tour to Dubai in the one-day tournament.”
Johnson went from being one of the best fast-bowlers in world cricket to something of a laughing stock as his accuracy deserted him in recent seasons.
However, De Winter backed Johnson to become good again. “He’s in a really good headspace. He’s really fit and bowling as well as he has for quite a long time. It’s great to have him back in the mix and it gives us a great choice when it comes to selection.”
Johnson has taken 190 Test wickets at 31.29, played the last of his 47 tests against South Africa last year.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 24th, 2012.
Mitchell Johnson still has a future in Test cricket and the 30-year-old could be in line for a recall, Australia’s new fast-bowling coach said.
Allister de Winter said Johnson’s recent form could spell an end to a frustrating period in the wilderness for the left-arm quick, local media reported.
“He’s probably still in the mix,” de Winter told reporters at Bellerive. “I think he’s started the season really well in terms of Sheffield Shield cricket. He bowled very well in our tour to Dubai in the one-day tournament.”
Johnson went from being one of the best fast-bowlers in world cricket to something of a laughing stock as his accuracy deserted him in recent seasons.
However, De Winter backed Johnson to become good again. “He’s in a really good headspace. He’s really fit and bowling as well as he has for quite a long time. It’s great to have him back in the mix and it gives us a great choice when it comes to selection.”
Johnson has taken 190 Test wickets at 31.29, played the last of his 47 tests against South Africa last year.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 24th, 2012.