Promotional literature for an Australian men's magazine posed this question this month: "Ever wondered what's going through Mitchell Johnson's mind as he turns at the top of his mark and prepares to scare the life out of another helpless batsman?" With a fearsome mix of pace and bounce, Johnson terrified some England batsmen during Australia's 5-0 sweep of the Ashes series in the last southern summer. The Australians are due to start a four-test series against India next Thursday in Brisbane, where Johnson has plenty of experience in scaring batsmen, and where he set Australia on course for its last Ashes series win. On Friday, a day after Hughes died from what doctors described as a catastrophic injury from being hit behind the left ear by a cricket ball, the Australians weren't sure if they'd play or delay the first test. The International Cricket Council has adjusted its laws over the last century to reduce the number of short-pitch balls per over, aimed at curbing fast bowlers using it purely to intimidate batsmen. Kevin Pietersen, who scored more runs for England than any other batsman, dedicated a column in The Telegraph newspaper to Hughes and to Abbott.
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By JOHN PYE, AP Sports Writer, San Antonio Express-News: World
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