Australia Big Bash League T20: Mitchell Johnson says no to Big Bash League Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Suneer Chowdhary 12 Jul 2011 Tweet Related Articles See all Australian Cricket news Share it Pin It Mitchell Johnson has passed the offer to play in the Australian Big Bash League T20, instead deciding to focus on the international cricket. Australia tour Sri Lanka later in August and follow it up with the tour of South Africa and have a hectic summer back home with a series against India and New Zealand. With so much cricket to be played, Johnson has said that he would prefer trying to get into the best shape possible to lead the Australian bowling attack. Johnson hasn’t had the best of the last two years and averages almost 35 against England, India and Pakistan. He said that he was approached by Perth Scorchers, but he had decided to not participate in the Big Bash League. Johnson said, “With India coming over, they're obviously a strong side, and it might give me a chance also to go back to grade cricket if the opportunity's there. We've got a big summer coming up, Sri Lanka first, then South Africa, they're going to be big Tests for us in their home towns, and a big summer here, so that's where my main focus is.”Johnson has never taken part in the Indian Premier League either, along with his Test match captain Michael Clarke, both of whom have declined to give up on their recuperation during the months of April and May.Ricky Ponting has, however, agreed to turn up for the Hobart Hurricanes after he decided to retire from international T20 cricket and ended his IPL contract with the Kolkata Knight Riders. There is a good chance that the Australian selectors will use the Big Bash League T20 as a feeder to select the squad for the World T20 Cup which will be played in the first half of next year. Australia are 5/1 (Paddy Power) to win the World T20 Cup 2012, second to India, who go in at 4/1 (Blue Square). Sri Lanka, who will host the World T20, will be 5/1 (SkyBet), while defending champions England are at 6/1 (Stan James) to make it two in a row. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 230 Reads All Cricket News Recent Cricket Articles Big Bash League T20 2011-12 Live Stream and Odds on William Hill TV16 Dec 2011The KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League begins from December 16 and you can watch all games line on Willia Western Australia v New South Wales odds and live: Ryobi One-Day Cup 201109 Dec 2011The two bottom-placed teams in the Ryobi One-Day Cup 2011, New South Wales and Western Australia, w Big Bash League 2011 Schedule and Odds07 Dec 2011The first season of the Big Bash League T20 will begin this year from December 16. Eight teams will Mickey Arthur is new Australia coach22 Nov 2011Cricket Australia has named Mickey Arthur as their new cricket coach, who will also look after a wi Sheffield Shield Live 2011: Queensland edge out New South Wales18 Nov 2011Ben Cutting took seven wickets in a Sheffield Shield match as Queensland defeated New South Wales a Western Australia beat Victoria in Sheffield Shield match14 Nov 2011Western Australia rode on a Liam Davis century to beat Victoria Bushrangers by five wickets in a Sh More Stories Recent Articles Next West Brom manager betting odds - Claudio Ranieri in talks with WBA25 May 2012Claudio Ranieri’s odds to be appointed next West Brom manager have tumbled to Evens after reports t Leicester Tigers name team for Aviva Premiership Final25 May 2012Leicester Tigers have named their starting line-up for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Grand Final aga Euro 2012 warm-up fixtures live streamed this weekend25 May 2012There are lots of international football games being played this weekend, with bet365 live streamin Holland v Bulgaria live stream preview and odds25 May 2012Holland will step up their planning for Euro 2012 when they face Bulgaria in an international frien England Euro 2012 betting: Jack Butland 25/1 to play after John Ruddy withdrawal25 May 2012Rookie goalkeeper Jack Butland has been called up to the England squad for Euro 2012 after John Rud England Euro 2012 betting - Andy Carroll 8/15 to start against France25 May 2012Andy Carroll looks set to start England’s friendly away to Norway and the Liverpool striker is 8/15 More Stories Tags Big Bash League T20, Big Bash League T20 Betting, Big Bash League T20 Live, Big Bash League T20 Live Score, Big Bash League T20 Odds, Big Bash League T20 Preview, Big Bash League T20 Results
