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Mitchell Johnson’s bowling problems

Bowled on 24th July, 2009 at 13:30 by King Cricket
Category: Ashes, Australia cricket news, Mitchell Johnson

Australia coach, Tim Nielsen, has some positive words to say about Mitchell Johnson, who’s currently trying to read this article on the bookcase four feet to the left of his monitor:

“It wasn’t like he’d lost confidence and all the things were falling apart and he was bowling 85mph and didn’t know where it was going.”

No, Tim, it was like he’d lost confidence and all the things were falling apart and he was bowling 90mph and didn’t know where it was going.

What’s your point, exactly? That each wide didn’t last as long?

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    WinniePooh   //   July 24th, 2009 at 20:05

    I think the whole team is becoming delusional. They are probably all practising hook shots as we speak, so they get it ‘right’ next time.

    Shane Watson who is barely a no 6 at international level will probably come in as opener.

    As an Aus fan, I am trying to be philosophical and say to myself that it is all very ‘interesting’. Which will work until I see Shane Watson walking out on to the pitch with Katich. (sob)

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    Harris Harrison   //   July 25th, 2009 at 15:23

    I’m a very confident bowler. I can’t get even get it on the wicket. At 35mph.

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    WinniePooh   //   July 25th, 2009 at 16:38

    I keep wondering how much worse Mitch can get and he shows me.

    6 an over against Northants.

    Taxi for Mr Johnson!

    They won’t, can’t start him in Edgbaston, can they?

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    Charlie   //   July 25th, 2009 at 17:29

    i hope he plays at edgbaston. it’s like when you drive on the motorway and you see a big car crash and you know you shouldn’t stare but you can’t look away. that’s what it feels like when i see him bowl.

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    Ged   //   July 26th, 2009 at 05:43

    I hope Mitch takes a few wickets against Northants later today.

    Men of Northamptonshire, do your duty for England. You know what you have to do.

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    Tony   //   July 26th, 2009 at 08:43

    Love the last bit about the wides not lasting as long.

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