Former India pacer David Johnson passes away aged 52

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Former India pacer David Johnson passed away on Thursday in Bengaluru at the age of 52.
Born on October 16, 1971, in Arasikere, Karnataka, Johnson made his mark in the mid-1990s when he debuted for India against Australia in October 1996. His introduction to the international arena was nothing short of sensational, as he clocked a remarkable bowling speed of 157.8 km/h, making him one of the fastest bowlers of his time.BCCI secretary Jay Shah wrote on ‘X’, “Deepest condolences to family and friends of our former Indian fast bowler David Johnson. His contributions to the game will always be remembered.”David Johnson, a quick bowler on the short side, was brought into the Indian team due to his outstanding performances on the home circuit. In the Ranji Trophy season of 1995–96, he took 10 wickets giving away 152 runs against Kerala, which was his best match total. As a result, he gained recognition on a national level and debuted in the 1996 Ferozshah Kotla one-off Test against Australia.In first-class