What happened to cricketer Mitchell Johnson?
In August 2018, Johnson announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He is currently a commentator for the JLT Cup and Big Bash League on Fox Cricket.
Where is Mitchell Johnson from?
Townsville, AustraliaMitchell Johnson / Place of birth
Is Mitchell Johnson married?
Jessica Bratich JohnsonMitchell Johnson / Spouse (m. 2011)
Why is a duck called a duck in cricket?
The name is believed to come from the shape of the number “0” being similar to that of a duck’s egg, as in the case of the American slang term “goose-egg” popular in baseball and the tennis term “love”, derived – according to one theory – from French l’œuf (“the egg”).
How old is Mitchell Johnson now?
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is an Australian former cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left-handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
How many wickets did Mitchell Johnson take in ashes?
Mitchell Johnson was a key member of the Australia cricket team in its 5–0 whitewash of England in the 2013–14 Ashes series. He played in all five Test matches of the series, taking a total of 37 wickets at an average of 13.97 and winning the player of the series award.
Why was Johnson recalled to the Australian Test team?
According to Australian captain Michael Clarke and coach Darren Lehmann, Johnson was recalled to the 12-member squad “partly on the faith that he can demonstrate greater control across the series.”
Where does David Johnson rank among Australia’s all-time Test wicket-takers?
Johnson, who regularly bowled at speeds well in excess of 90mph, is fourth on Australia’s list of all-time Test wicket-takers with 313, 37 of which were taken during Australia’s 5-0 whitewash of England in 2013-14, which Johnson referred to as a “stand-out” memory of his career.