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Johnson out of World T20, Bollinger in

Mar 16, 2014: Mitchell Johnson has been forced out of the World Twenty20 due to an infected toe, thrusting Doug Bollinger into Australia's squad as the next best left-arm option

Test bowling winner

Death by the cathedral

Mar 14, 2014: On a docile Adelaide drop-in, Mitchell Johnson burst in, cracked open a Test, and set his side on course to win back the Ashes

Statsguru Awards

A South Africa show

Mar 14, 2014: The players of 2013, as decided by the numbers. Also starring George Bailey, Saeed Ajmal, and Virat Kohli

World T20 2014

Johnson suffering infected toe

Mar 13, 2014: Australia's preparations for the World T20 could by hampered by an infected toe suffered by Mitchell Johnson

The remarkable Mr Smith

Mar 13, 2014: Not many will forget this unwavering leader who set the agenda during South Africa's most challenging era

Resilient Australia close to becoming a powerhouse

Mar 9, 2014: They have the aggressive opening bowler and batsman and the imaginative captain to become unbeatable. The No. 3 slot is the only chink in their armour

The Warner effect, and Johnson v Steyn

Mar 7, 2014: A look at the key aspects that ensured a 2-1 series result for Australia in South Africa

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

Johnson rested from T20s

Mar 6, 2014: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has been rested from the Twenty20 series in South Africa and will return home before joining the squad in Bangladesh for the World Twenty20

SA v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day

Warner, Johnson at peak of powers

Mar 4, 2014: Australia's success against England and South Africa is down to the arresting form of their most talented players - David Warner and Mitchell Johnson

South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

Harris, Johnson tighten Australia's grip

Mar 3, 2014: This series was billed as the showdown of the two best pace attacks in the world and on day three in Cape Town, Ryan Harris and Mitchell Johnson bowled Australia into a position from which they could hope to claim the match and the series

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth

Smith unbowed in Johnson battles

Feb 19, 2014: Graeme Smith will be focusing on the memories of scoring match-winning hundreds against Mitchell Johnson and Australia rather than previous dismissals and broken bones

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth

South Africa's record under threat

Feb 19, 2014: ESPNcricinfo previews the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Port Elizabeth

All hail the Man of the Series

Feb 19, 2014: In modern times, the most accurate method of anointing the best of the best is surely an analysis of those who have been voted top performers in series most often

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

Johnson the avenging angel

Feb 17, 2014: Michael Holding believes Mitchell Johnson's reign of pace bowling terror is providing an overdue reckoning for batsmen grown impure of technique and slow of reaction by years of bullying bowlers of nothing like the same speed

The Mitchell Johnson effect

Feb 16, 2014: Whole batting line-ups have been laid to waste by the raw pace and confidence of Australia's fast-bowling leader

South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Centurion, 4th day

Red-hot Johnson wants to get even better

Feb 15, 2014: Michael Holding and Michael Clarke were among those who lauded Mitchell Johnson after his destruction of South Africa

South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Centurion, 4th day

South Africa's bruises won't fade quickly

Feb 15, 2014: The bowling of Mitchell Johnson has made many people sit up and take notice, leading to comparisons with the very best. South Africa have now had their first-hand experience and it has been a chastening affair

South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Centurion, 4th day

A fast-bowling high against South Africa

Feb 15, 2014: Mitchell Johnson's match haul of 12 for 127 are the best by a fast bowler against South Africa since their readmission into Test cricket

South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Centurion, 4th day

Johnson's 12 wickets destroy South Africa

Feb 15, 2014: Mitchell Johnson took 12 wickets as Australia crushed South Africa by 281 runs in the first Test in Centurion

South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd day

Warner and Doolan punish South Africa

Feb 14, 2014: Graeme Smith and his men left the field on the third afternoon knowing that this match was all but out of reach