Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has given his opinion on the heated exchange between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc in the Perth Test. Johnson said the Australian team reacted poorly and came under pressure in front of a young Indian player. He advised the team to adopt a more aggressive approach.
In the second innings of the Perth Test, Yashasvi Jaiswal batted aggressively on Mitchell Starc's balls. He not only made excellent shots but also taunted Starc's bowling speed. Jaiswal told Starc, "The ball is coming very slow. ”
On this incident, Mitchell Johnson said in his column for 'The West Australian', "Australia's team was expected to show more strength. It is not right that a 22-year-old debutant Indian player challenges our team in their own house and sledges a bowler like Starc. The team should have responded strongly. ”
Although Mitchell Starc took two wickets in the first innings, his bowling was neutralized by the Indian batsmen in the second innings. Jaiswal's aggressive batting put not only Starc but also other bowlers under pressure.
Johnson also commented on the upcoming Adelaide Test, which starts on December 6. He said that if Australia has to return to the series, they will have to put pressure on India from the start of the match. Johnson said, "The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is not over, but Australia have to start aggressively. If this does not happen, then the return to the series can be difficult. ”
Johnson's statement has raised questions about the attitude of the Australian team and has increased the eagerness for the upcoming match.