Skipper praises character after opening victory

Johnson claimed match figures of 4-19 from 9.2 overs as the Aussies kicked off their title defence with a comfortable 91-run victory in Ahmedabad. Australia captain Ricky Ponting heaped praise on pace bowler Mitchell Johnson after his four wickets helped the defending champions to victory in their opening World Cup clash with Zimbabwe.

The Western Australian’s exploits came after half-centuries from Shane Watson (79) andMichael Clarke (58no) helped Australia post a respectable 262-6 from their 50 overs.
And Ponting was quick to praise the left-armer for his efforts in difficult pace-bowling conditions.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting heaped praise on pace bowler Mitchell Johnson after his four wickets helped the defending champions to victory in their opening World Cup clash with Zimbabwe.

Johnson claimed match figures of 4-19 from 9.2 overs as the Aussies kicked off their title defence with a comfortable 91-run victory in Ahmedabad.

The Western Australian’s exploits came after half-centuries from Shane Watson (79) andMichael Clarke (58no) helped Australia post a respectable 262-6 from their 50 overs.
And Ponting was quick to praise the left-armer for his efforts in difficult pace-bowling conditions.