Sydney, March 25 -- Australia fast bowler Spencer Johnson is set to make his long-awaited return from a back injury after securing a deal with Chennai Super Kings for the forthcoming IPL.
Johnson injured his back at last year's IPL, where he bowled through discomfort in four matches for Kolkata Knight Riders, going for 11.73 runs per over and taking just one wicket.
The injury was initially thought to be mild enough that Johnson was named for Australia's five-match T20 series against the West Indies last July, until subsequent scans revealed a stress fracture.
National selector George Bailey said at the time he was "still hoping (Johnson) can have an impact both domestically and potentially internationally towards the back end of the yea...