AUSSIES IN RIGHT OLD MESS ADMITS MITCH

MITCHELL JOHNSON says alarm bells are “ringing loud and clear” for Australia after a double injury blow exposed cracks in their ageing squad.

- BY RORY DOLLARD

Johnson, the fiery left-arm quick who enjoyed notable highs and lows in Ashes cricket, is not surprised the hosts have been beset by fitness issues in the buildup to Friday's first Test.