However, Mitchell Johnson added that his mental wellbeing has worsened ever since he stopped playing competitive cricket in 2018. The left-arm speedster admitted that he used to struggle with his inner demons while being on tours away from his family.
‘Throughout my cricket career, I actually just dealt with it,’ says Mitchell Johnson
About using cricket to keep the mental struggles at bay, Mitchell Johnson stated that playing kept his mind going. But ever since his retirement, he has had more time on his hands, which has often led to unnecessary thoughts.
Mitchell Johnson, who won the World Cup in 2007 and 2015, picked up 590 wickets in 256 internationals for Australia. He is currently working as a broadcaster for Fox Cricket in the Big Bash League and the JLT Cup.
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