Spencer Johnson has said that he wants to play for Australia in the Test format. His senior in the team, Mitchell Starc has been in very good form of late, and especially in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India, the pacer was on fire. Starc picked six wickets in the first innings in Adelaide. Johnson, who made his international debut against South Africa in 2023, set his eyes on red-ball cricket inspired by Starc's performance. Speaking of the 28-year-old, he has recently signed a contract with Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League after his sensational outings for the team. This contract extension will see him with the Heat for at least four seasons. Meanwhile, not only Starc, Johnson cited the legends such as Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist for having a lasting impact on his aspirations for a Test debut. Also Read | Jason Gillespie Steps Down as Pakistan Test Team Head Coach Here is what Johnson said as quoted by Yahoo Sports "Watching Starcy, I think he is the benchmark.To be anywhere near what he is … that is what I am striving for. He has been so durable for so long. I am trying to get some hints about the way he does a few things, and he is always open to replying and giving me a few tips. He sent me a photo of how he straps his ankles and toes,” "When you first play the game and you are watching Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist on the screen, that is what you want. You want the Baggy Green. With some (good) performances, and if I can get the body right, hopefully it is not too far away,” he added. About Australia, after losing the opener of the ongoing Test series against India in Perth, the team has mounted an excellent comeback at Adelaide Oval level the series 1-1. The series would then move on to Brisbane for the third Test with the hosts aiming to build up momentum right from day one of the Test this coming Saturday, December 14.