Kevin Pietersen (left) and Mitchell Johnson during the Melbourne Test in 2013. Pic/Getty Images

Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson was one fiery bowler during his heyday and has been involved in many tussles on the pitch. His clashes with England batsman Kevin Pietersen headlined many Ashes battles. In an extract from his autobiography Resilient, Johnson reveals how he came very close to punching Pietersen during the 2009 Ashes tour to England.