Australia vs India 2018: India Just To Good In All Departments This Test - Mitchell Johnson

Updated - 30 Dec 2018, 03:34 PM

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Former Australian speedster congratulates Virat Kohl's men after winning the Boxing Day Test and take the lead in the series/Getty Images

Indian National Cricket Team fought the odds with the rain on the final day of the Boxing Day Test and finally wrapped things up to take a 2-1 lead in the four-match series. It was an exceptional performance form the visitors as they dominated the hosts in every way. Accolades flew in from all corners for the visitors and former Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson also congratulated Team India for their clinical show.

Johnson has been in the news since the start of the Border-Gavaskar series. He has been bashed on social media for his comments. However, the former left-arm pacer also had good words to speak about the tourists and felt that they deserve to be ahead in the contest.

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Moreover, Mitchell Johnson took to his official Twitter to acknowledge team India’s performance. He also added that India had done pretty well in all the departments and Australia need to play well to stop the visitors winning the series. Meanwhile, the left-arm pacer also wished Happy New Year and conveyed to enjoy the win over the hosts.

“India just to good in all departments this Test, well done 2-1 to India means Australia will need to fight in Syd to stop India winning the series. Enjoy your New Years” Mitchell Johnson said.

https://twitter.com/MitchJohnson398/status/1079219890156843008

Heroes of the game – Bumrah and Cummins

Jasprit Bumrah had bagged nine wickets to his name. Furthermore, he had claimed three five-wicket hauls in his debut year and also claimed his best-bowling figures in Tests at MCG. The 25-year-old has been awarded the Man of the Match for his brilliant performance.

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On the other hand, Pat Cummins was the go-to man for the Aussies as he went on to score 80 runs with the willow and accounted for nine scalps in the match. In both the innings, he sent back India’s top and middle-order to keep his team in the game.

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