Former fast bowler of team India, David Johnson, passes away at 52
On Thursday, former fast bowler David Johnson of Team India passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 52. He played in two Test matches in 1996, taking three wickets.
In his domestic career, he has played 39 first-class matches, which fetched him 125 wickets. He also picked up four five-fors and a ten-for. He was one of the fastest Indian bowlers, and his performance on the domestic circuit, with his bowling figures of 10 for 152 against Kerala during the 1995–96 Ranji Trophy season, paved his path into the Indian side.
In 1996, he made his Test debut against Australia in the one-off Test in New Delhi. He managed to dismiss Michael Slater during Australia’s tour of India. He was also part of the tour of South Africa but got to play only in the first Test, taking the wickets of Herschelle Gibbs and Brian McMillan.
Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, took to X to extend his condolences. He wrote, “Deepest condolences to the family and friends of our former Indian fast bowler, David Johnson. His contributions to the game will always be remembered.”
Anil Kumble, a former India leg-spinner, wrote on X, “Saddened to hear the passing of my cricketing colleague David Johnson. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Gone too soon, ‘Benny.’