Robert Craddock predicts bleak future for Mitchell Johnson – Cricket News Update
Renowned cricket writer, Robert Craddock, has predicted that the veteran Australian pacer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MG-Johnson-c1945’s Test career is over, as the out-of-form guy is not likely to make a comeback soon, partly due to his intense foot injury and partly due to the arrival
of a fresh crop of fast bowlers in the squad.
Craddock is of the view that the Johannesburg Test last week was probably the final match of the pacer’s career as he could take only 3 wickets in 2 Tests against the Proteas.
The cricket expert has revealed that the new-look Aussies selectors are vying for a brand new pace attack, which can help the team regain their lost ranks in International cricket.
Grabbing a 7-wicket haul in his maiden Test, the 18-year-old http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ben-Cutting-c1132,
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RJ-Harris-c2330.
In this scenario, Johnson’s chances to advance his 47-match Test career seem to be somewhat gloomy.
Talking to the media today, Craddock said, “I don't think http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BW-Hilfenhaus-c1204,
these sort of stopping bowlers.”
He further elucidated, “There has been a gradual increase in frustration with him (Johnson) over a couple of years from the panel and as recently as two or three months ago they said 'look, by the end of this summer, he may well not be there”
Since the publication of yhe Argus review report, Oz cricket bosses have taken some bold and drastic measures to clear the loopholes and uplift the national team. Johnson’s would-be sacking is also a part of the surgical strategy.
Making his International debut in 2005 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754, the 30-year-old has played 47 Test, 107 ODI and 28 T20I matches so far, grabbing 190, 168 and 36 wickets respectively. The left-hander has been out-of-form since the dawn of the calendar year.
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