Mitchell Johnson's cricketing journey in pictures

Mitchell Johnson’s cricketing journey in pictures: ‘I just lost that hunger’- Mitchell Johnson said during the post-match conference at Perth. A panther on his abdomen, and a dragon on his right arm; Johnson has spelled fire during his ten-year-old leather tour. Spotted by Dennis Lillee as a raw 17-year-old, the legendary pace bowler declared Johnson a “once in a lifetime prospect”. He found Virat Kohli’s helmet on one occasion while he knocked captain Cook’s middle timber on the other. He carried the hopes of numerous Aussie fanatics and ended up with the urn on his way home. With 590 international wickets and 3000 plus runs under his belt, Johnson has been a tunnel of hope that strolled around the dark unknown path of fast bowling. Some of the finest batsmen tottered to become his bunny while every touring team was aware of the persistent threat. Spotted by Dennis Lillee as a raw 17-year-old, the legendary pace bowler declared Johnson a “once in a lifetime prospect”. He suffered a string of back stress fractures early in his cricketing career and drove a van for a living at one stage after losing his contract with Queensland club. Let’s have a look at the eventful journey in pictures. 1. Mitchell Johnson greeted by team-mates. (source) 2. He picked up 239 ODI wickets from 153 matches. (source) 3. Johnson picked up career best figures of 6/31 against Sri Lanka at Pallekele. (source) 4. Mitchell Johnson has been phenomenal for Australia since his debut. (source) 5. He was lethal at Perth, picking up 8/61 against a formidable South African line up. (source) 6. He put up an all-round performance against South Africa by notching up his maiden century. (source) 7. Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson was named both the cricketer of the year and Test cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council. (source) 8. Johnson has scalped 313 Test wickets at an average of 28.40. Mitchell Johnson of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Alastair Cook. (© Getty Images) 9. Mitchell Johnson was adjudged man of the match after his heroics against England at Perth in 2010. (source) 10. Mitchell Johnson finished with nine wickets in the Test, Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane. (source) 11. He collected his second five-for in the match against South Africa during the 1st Test at Centurion. (source) 12. Johnson single-handedly destroyed the English batting line up to pack the urn back home. (source) 13. One of the main architect of the 2015 World Cup winning squad. (source) 14. He has played 73 Test matches for Australia. (source) 15. A teary-eyed Johnson bid adieu to all the lovers of the game after the second Test match v New Zealand at WACA. (source)

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