Brett Lee feels Mitchell Johnson’s IPL stint has benefitted him greatly

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee believes that South African speed-gun Dale Steyn and pace-merchant Mitchell Johnson are two of the finest fast-bowlers in modern day cricket.

If Johnson tormented the English with his 37-wicket haul in the 2013-14 Ashes series then Steyn recently troubled the Aussies with his searing pace and bounce during South Africa’s 231-run win at Port Elizabeth.

“Morne Morkel and Steyn are the two guys who build the foundation for South Africa. It’s incredible to think that they both can bowl over 150 kmph and still bowl line and length. No one likes facing pacers and certainly if they get something to handle like what Johnson has done. He’s terrorised batsman across the world,” added Lee.

When queried about Johnson being the decisive factor in Australia’s change in fortunes over the last couple of years Lee replied:” Mitch [Johnson] has been outstanding and has led the turnaround with his moustache. He has been fast and aggressive and has changed the face of Australian cricket. Added to that is [wicketkeeper-batsman] Brad Haddin and coach Darren Lehmann who makes the players more comfortable. Australia has been a lot more confident. They have played some great cricket and look a fantastic side.”

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David Warner has dominated the South African bowlers in the first session of Day 1 in the third Test

David Warner ensured Australia dominated the first session of the much-anticipated third Test against South Africa and Australia., Australia finished on 118 for one with Warner looking ominous in the serene presence of Alex Doolan.


Warner and Chris Rogers tore into Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander from the moment they set their feet on the ground, throwing their bats at almost everything. They picked out Steyn in particular, taking 17 off his first two overs as Graeme Smith had to take him off.

Morne Morkel started the fightback, bowling at a screaming pace and making the ball take off from a length.

Smith brought on JP Duminy in the tenth over, but the ploy did not work: runs were scored at ease, and he was replaced by Kyle Abbott, playing only his second Test after his heroics against Pakistan last year

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