Mitchell Johnson to join MI preparatory camp on Wednesday

MUMBAI: Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson will join the Mumbai Indians squad on Wednesday for their ongoing preparatory camp for the coming season of the Indian Premier League.

The camp at the Wankhede stadium here under the new head coach Mahela Jayawardene will continue till April 2.

He will begin training at the nets under the bowling coach Shane Bond, a media release issued here said.

"Now that the Test Series is over, getting ready to play with MIpaltan for 2017 season. Should be fun. Thanks to the supporting fans," Mitchell tweeted.

The Mumbai franchise picked Johnson for his base price of Rs 2 crore in IPL auction held in February.