The 34-year-old signed a contract with Western Australian cricket chiefs on Tuesday (July 26), according to Fairfax. It is believed Johnson has committed to just one season with the Scorchers and that his deal is below maximum contract earnings in Perth's 18-man squad.
Johnson had all but confirmed his decision during an interview with Fox Sports ahead of the First Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Tuesday. "I'm probably going to sign with the Scorchers, I'm here at the WACA today and I'll speak to JL (Scorchers coach Justin Langer) and the WACA staff and go from there," Johnson said. "But it probably looks like I'll play for the Scorchers at this point in time."
Johnson, who took 313 wickets in 73 Tests for Australia, had been courted by the Scorchers and Brisbane Heat, who he had both been listed with in previous BBL campaigns.
Johnson joins a powerful Scorchers pace bowling battery that includes Australian limited-overs players Nathan Coulter-Nile, Joel Paris, Jason Behrendorff and Andrew Tye. It is understood that the chance to mentor those bowlers played a role in Johnson's decision, as did lengthy discussions with Langer.
Due to injury and international commitments, Johnson has never played in the BBL. "I haven't played (in) the Big Bash yet in my whole career, so I'm looking forward to getting out there and having a crack," Johnson told Fox Sports.
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