Watson put my head in a toilet: Mitchell Johnson
Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has revealed a hilarious anecdote of his academy days in his autobiography “Resilient”, which involved all-rounder Shane Watson drowning him in a toilet. Johnson also revealed that their friendship had cost them a place in the Australian team back in 2013.
Mitchell Johnson wrote his name into the cricketing folklore with his performances during the Ashes of 2013. The Queensland pacer, who is well known for his sensational bowling, trademark
"Every night we'd pile into the common room and watch Neighbours before dinner. I was always a bit willing as every time there was an ad break there would be an all-in wrestle on the floor until the show started again,” Johnson wrote.
"In one wrestle I was dragged through the door and into the bathroom by a heap of guys and somebody pushed my head into the toilet. I wasn't impressed and the red mist descended. Somehow I managed to break free and I grabbed whoever it was by the front of the shirt as I got up and someone grabbed mine.
"I raised my right fist and he did the same. Then we looked at each other. It was Watto(Shane Watson). I think we both looked at each other and thought:
Ironically, the duo went on to become close friends during their days with the Australian cricket team, also winning two World Cups in the process. But, the others in dressing room did not seem to understand their camaraderie, which eventually led to them both being kicked out of the Kangaroos' squad during the series against India in 2013.
"Mickey told me I spent too much time with Watto and that was the real issue here. I was told we were too
Mitchell Johnson announced his retirement late in 2015, while his friend Shane Watson also called it a day in March 2016.
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