Mitchell Johnson signs new contract with Perth Scorchers

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has re-signed 1-year deal with Big Bash League franchise – Perth Scorchers. This will be Johnson’s second stint with Scorchers after taking them to the title win in previous edition.

New Delhi: Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has re-signed 1-year deal with Big Bash League franchise – Perth Scorchers. This will be Johnson’s second stint with Scorchers after taking them to the title win in previous edition.

 The 35-year-old was the leading wicket taker for the Perth Scorchers in 2016 edition and the only bowler in the tournament with multiple maidens.

The pace quick admitted that the idea of playing in front of the packed crowd for another year tempted him to put pen to papers on new contract.

"Returning for another season is a pretty easy decision when you've got a team like the Perth Scorchers," Johnson said to cricket.com.au

"Not only have they played well over the years, but they're also a great bunch of blokes.

"If I'm honest and look at what happened last year - winning the BBL title with the Scorchers and then winning the Indian Premier League with the Mumbai Indians - I should probably retire on a high, but Twenty20 is more and more becoming a game that the older guys can play."