Mitchell Johnson warns reverse swing is dying art ahead of South Africa
Former Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson says reverse swing is a dying art but hopes Gqeberha's pitch will revive it during the upcoming Test against South Africa. Johnson recalls the 2014 Test there where South Africa's Dale Steyn dominated with reverse swing, contrasting it with Australia's recent success in Durban. He believes similar conditions could make the fourth innings decisive.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 18:32 UTC
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