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Australian fast bowler, Mitchell Johnson, might finally be seen in his usual might with the line and length, after the pacer marked an imposing haul of 4 wickets for 38 runs during Day 1 of yesterday’s tour game between the South African A side and the Aussie
visitors at the Senwes Park, in Potchefstroom.
Although not identical, but for many, the speedster’s imposing stint came as a close replica of what Johnson delivered when Australia toured South Africa in 2009.
During his run, the Aussie seamer stood out to be the most causative bowler for the Kangaroos, as well as the highest wicket taker for the 3-match Test series, alongside http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DW-Steyn-c1409 who trailed behind the Aussie for a minor difference in the bowling average.
From the lot, Johnson bagged 16 wickets, averaging at 25.00, including his best innings haul for the competition, worth 4 for 25, during the opening Test match in Johannesburg.
However, this was all just in 2009, soon after which Johnson’s might as a force not to reckon with slipped down, evident to which was his recent performance during http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758.
The 30-year-old pacer stood at as the least effective bowler on the line-up, while his fellow seamers, such as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Trent-Copeland-c2709, retained an imposing show throughout the final Test leg of the tour – creating doubts over Johnson’s inclusion
on the national roster.
However, with 5 potent fast bowlers on the squad, Johnson might have a chance to attain a shot on the Playing XI, having delivered a worthy show on the opening run of the ongoing 4-day game against South Africa A.
“There was a little bit of up and down (bounce),” said Johnson. “It seemed like there was a spot from the top end that if you hit it back of a length it just went through a little bit low and if you bowled a touch fuller it was jumping. Especially with the
newer ball it was doing that more so, and their boys did the same sort of thing, getting that bit of extra bounce as well.”
“I’m happy to bowl wherever I’m needed for the team. I’d love to bowl with the new ball. If I get the opportunity to in the second innings I'll definitely put my hand up for it,” the bowler added.
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