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Mitchell Johnson rejoins Perth Scorchers

Former Australian all-rounder Mitchell Johnson has re-signed with the reigning Big Bash League champions Perth Scorchers for the forthcoming season.

It would be Johnson’s 2nd Big Bash campaign after helping the Scorchers to the title last summer.

The 35-year-old fiery left-armer was the fourth-highest wicket-taker with 13 at 15.46 during BBL|06.

Johnson also won the Indian Premier League with the Mumbai Indians earlier this year.

The Scorchers will begin their BBL|07 campaign against Sydney Sixers at the SCG on December 23.

Perth Scorchers squad: Adam Voges (c), Ashton Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Behrendorff, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Mitchell Johnson, Michael Klinger, Mitch Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Joel Paris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman.

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