ICC World T20 2014: Mitchell Johnson in doubt for the tournament with infected toe

Mar 13, 2014

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Australia’s spearhead and fast bowler, Mitchell Johnson is down with an infected toe that he suffered during the final Test match Australia played against South Africa’s at Cape Town.  With the ICC World T20 2014 fast approaching, Australia will be hoping for him to get fit. Australia will play their first game of the competition on March 23rd against Pakistan.

Justin Paolini, Cricket Australia’s (CA) chief Medical Officer said, “Mitch [Johnson] has been home in Perth recovering from the Test series against South Africa but has developed an infection as a result of a cut he had on his right big toe after the third Test,” as reported by CA website.

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“He is receiving treatment but his departure to Bangladesh for the World T20 may be delayed until we are happy that the infection has resolved and his toe fully recovered.”

Johnson was in terrific form during the Ashes 2013-14 and against South Africa. He has also been successful in the shortest format of the game.