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Mitchell Johnson On Team India: Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson feels that India’s combination for the T20 World Cup is a bit risky as the team has picked fewer fast bowlers for bouncy pitches. The move to keep veteran Mohammed Shami on standby has surprised some experts. The Indian selectors have reposed faith in the Jasprit Bumrah-led quartet along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel and Arshdeep Singh.
Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson said in a conversation with the news agency PTI-language on the sidelines of Legends League Cricket, “If you have put one all-rounder (fast bowling), two spinners and four fast bowlers in the team, then it is a bit risky. But India is looking to play two fast bowlers and one all-rounder (Hardik Pandya) and two spinners in the playing XI.
The former left-arm fast bowler said, “In Australia you have to keep three fast bowlers in the team. In Perth conditions, you have to have four fast bowlers. I think they have planned the team, but only four fast bowlers. Could be risky together.”
On this occasion, Johnson demanded a young man to be the captain of Australia in the ODI format. After the retirement of Aaron Finch from ODIs, there has been a debate about the captaincy of the team. Steve Smith and David Warner, who have been banned for ball tampering, have expressed their desire to lead the team, but Johnson said that as both players are in the late stages of their careers, a young player should be given the command of the team. .
He said, “Giving Pat Cummins (Test captain) the responsibility of all formats will increase his workload significantly. Glenn Maxwell’s name can be in the mind of the selectors. If you look at the future, Cameron Green will also be a good option “
He further said, “Both Warner and Smith should not be the captain. He can continue to guide the team as before. With him becoming the captain, the discussion on old things (ball tampering issue) will start again. “
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