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17/06/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - Sporting Witness, Mitchell Johnson's Ashes

How Australia's Mitchell Johnson recovered from ridicule and destroyed England's batsmen

After being ridiculed by the English fans following his dismal 2010 Ashes series, Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson proved himself in 2013 by destroying England’s batting order.

After being ridiculed by the English fans and media following his dismal performance in the 2010-2011 Ashes series, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson proved himself on home ground in 2013 by destroying England’s batting order. Taking 37 wickets and being named Player of the Series, Johnson dominated the tests which became known as Johnson's Ashes.

He speaks to the BBC as part of their coverage of the 2023 Ashes series.

(Photo: Mitchell Johnson of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Alastair Cook of England during day three of the Fourth Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 28, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Getty)

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