The left-arm quick will enter the team for the second Twenty20 International against the West Indies.
In their Twenty20 encounter against the West Indies on Sunday, Australia will
unleash their explosive left-arm quick Spencer Johnson for his first-ever
international match at home.
The 28-year-old Johnson has made three appearances for Australia: a 50-over
match in India in September of last year and two Twenty20 Internationals in
South Africa in August. He has been called up for his first home international
match as Australia leads the Adelaide Oval on Sunday night by 1-0 following an
11-run victory over the West Indies in Hobart on Friday.
Johnson told reporters, "It's exciting," on
Saturday. "It goes without saying that I want to be somewhere where I can
get another chance. I believe I've changed as a player since my September game
last year; I've had more success in the Big Bash, so I'm ready to
go."
At the end of an intense period, Johnson finished with 4 for 26, making him the
hero of the Brisbane Heat's BBL final victory.
As of September 2022, Johnson was employed as a gardener and did not have a
professional contract. However, a breakthrough BBL season was succeeded by a
stint in the UK Hundred competition and a first-class debut for South
Australia. He was signed by the Gujarat Titans for an incredible $A1.78 million
during this year's IPL auction.
"I'm taking it in my stride - when you sit back and
think about it, it's pretty ridiculous," he replied. "But I'm here
now and I just keep going."
The fast bowler, born in Adelaide, was especially excited about the
chance to represent his native city on the Australian international scene.
"It's obviously going to be a proud moment for my family, to have them in
the crowd, and friends there as well," he stated. "To play for
Australia is something that you dream about in the backyard so to do it is
going to be quite cool."
Before the World Cup, which takes place in the West Indies
in June, Australia's Twenty20 team has five more matches.
"It would be nice to have a couple of performances here for Australia now
but the World Cup is still a long way away," he stated. "If I have a
good IPL there's every chance I might be in that World Cup squad."
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