Here is all you need to know about Spencer Johnson along with his age, height and bowling speed who was bought by the Gujarat Giants at the 2024 IPL Auction
As Australian players continued to command high prices at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai for the IPL 2024 auction, the Gujarat Titans were able to sign fast bowler Spencer Johnson.
Who is cricketer Spencer Johnson, bio, age, height, bowling speed, IPL price, salary, record and career stats
To acquire Johnson, GT had to ward off interest from Delhi Capitals. The initial price of the left-arm pacer for Brisbane Heat was Rs 50 lakh.
Spencer Johnson sold to Gujarat for 10 crore.
– Base price was just 50 Lakhs. pic.twitter.com/O06ld3zagB
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 19, 2023
Who is Spencer Johnson?
Spencer Henry Johnson is an Australian cricket player who represents South Australia domestically. He was born on December 16, 1995, in Adelaide, South Australia. The 28-year-old measures 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
Spencer Johnson can clock 150 kmph consistently.
A look at Spencer Johnson’s career
Johnson made his List A first-ever appearance for South Australia in the JLT One-Day Cup 2017–18 against Victoria in the 15th game
Johnson did not play in the Big Bash League in 2020–21, despite being included in the Adelaide Strikers roster before the season. He would ultimately make his BBL debut with the Brisbane Heat on January 11, 2023, during the 2022–2023 season. Johnson debuted for the Oval Invincibles, an English side participating in The Hundred, on August 10, 2023.
Johnson was chosen for an Australia A trip to New Zealand in March 2023, ahead of the 2023 Ashes series. He was included in a 14-player team in August of the same year for Australia’s Twenty20 International series against South Africa.
In an Oval Invincibles match versus Manchester United, Spencer finished with bowling stats of 20-19-1-3. In the Big Bash League, Australia’s top T20 league, he continues to be a reliable player with his consistency.
After breaking the record in the Hundred 2023 event for Oval Invincibles, the 28-year-old left-arm bowler gained attention and was unexpectedly awarded a huge amount in the Indian Premier League 2024 auction on Tuesday.
Who are the parents of Spencer Johnson?
Spencer Johnson was born to Mr. Jerauld Johnson and Mrs. Madeline Sankey.
What is Spencer Johnson’s net worth?
Spencer Johnson was purchased by Gujarat Titans for an incredible price salary of Rs 10 Crore at the IPL 2024 auction.