Parthiv Patel says how he had verbally got the better of Mitchell Johnson in IPL 2016

Parthiv Patel went on to say how he had verbally got better of former Aussie pace icon Mitchell Johnson during 2016 edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). Johnson himself used to be an expert in sledging opposition batsmen during his playing days and his mind-games with current Indian skipper and batting megastar Virat Kohli during India's tour Down Under in 2014-15 has become a part of cricketing folklore.

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'One thing I remember': Parthiv Patel 

During a recent interview with a daily publication, Patel went on to say one thing that he remembers telling Johnson during an IPL game is that he had scored 81 and had smashed veteran pacer all over park.

He n mentioned that for record every time y have played, southpaw had smashed Aussie bowler for which two-time World Cup winner had a lot of words to say to him i.e. involved in sledging and so when he had come down to bat, veteran wicket-keeper batsman told left-arm speedster he does t reckon that Mitchell can get him out with his left arm and refore suggested him to try bowling with his right arm and that he just might succeed in getting better of Patel. 

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Patel had represented Mumbai Indians in IPL 2016 while Johnson had played for Kings XI Punjab. MI who were defending champions failed to make playoffs in that season. neless, in 2017 season both of m played toger for Mumbai franchise and also had last laugh toger as MI won ir third IPL title by beating w-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant in an edge-of--seat thrilling finale. Meanwhile, Parthiv Patel was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2020 that was originally scheduled to get underway on March 29 but has w been indefinitely suspended due to global pandemic. 

RCB are eyeing ir maiden title after failing at final hurdle in 2009, 2011 and, 2016 editions respectively. team led by Indian skipper Virat Kohli also comprises likes of Mr. 360 AB de Villiers and Australian limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch.

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