Mitchell Johnson pointed out that Team India tried to unsettle the debutants to exploit their inexperience, but the young guns like Sam Konstas and Beau Webster stood tall, showcasing remarkable composure and delivering standout performances under pressure in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
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Their efforts didn't really pay off: Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Johnson wrote in his column for The Nightly: “The Indian side appeared to embrace the mindset that it was 'two against 11' out in the middle, aiming to make the Aussie batters feel isolated and under pressure. The focus was not just on testing technical skills but also on challenging mental toughness. In Test cricket, it's crucial to create that environment, but their efforts didn't really pay off.”
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Mitchell Johnson backs Sam Konstas to support Usman Khawaja against Jasprit Bumrah at the SCG
Johnson further noted, “I appreciate what Konstas was trying to do by supporting his teammate, but it was simply the wrong time for that kind of engagement. At that late stage of the day, there could only be one winner. This highlights a crucial aspect of introducing new players to the team: they need the guidance of experienced teammates to understand how to handle various scenarios within the game's dynamics.”
In the same over, Bumrah dismissed Khawaja, and then he and his India teammates marched towards Konstas to express their frustration. However, Bumrah could not bowl in the second innings after suffering a back spasm and India lost the SCG Test by six wickets against Australia.
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