Overview
- Heat CEO Terry Svenson said Johnson’s recovery is progressing but the timeframe rules him out of this BBL season.
- A replacement will be named closer to Brisbane’s December 15 opener against the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.
- Johnson will continue rehabilitation in Adelaide, where he is based and contracted with South Australia.
- Previous scans identified a stress fracture after mid-year back pain, leading to months of rehab work including pilates and swimming.
- With Australia’s T20 World Cup opener on February 11, reports indicate his selection chances are doubtful as other pacers have performed strongly.