Lee sees plenty of potential in Johnson by CricketArchive staff reporter

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B Lee, MG Johnson

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DateLine: 21st September 2006

 

Fast bowler Brett Lee says new find Mitchell Johnson’s pace will add teeth to Australian attack which is already boosted by the return of Glenn McGrath.

 

Johnson burst into the spotlight with a blistering four-wicket spell against India on Saturday before returning to Australia as part of a pre-planned decision to slim down their squad at the DLF Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

 

“Mitchell’s a fantastic find for Australia. He's an awesome bowler, a great bloke to go with it, loves to listen and he's learned so much over the past 12-18 months,” said Lee. “The way he bowled the other night was fantastic, so big things are ahead for Mitchell Johnson. All the senior bowlers in the bowling cartel have tried to pass on a fair bit to the young guys. In particular I've told him that he's got the ability to bowl fast, so he should never lose that sight and want to bowl fast, so now he knows he can do that and consistently. It's just a matter of practicing.”