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Perth: Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnson will retire from all international cricket at the conclusion of the second test against New Zealand later on Tuesday, Cricket Australia said. [caption id=“attachment_2509870” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  File image of Mitchell Johnson. Getty[/caption] The 34-year-old, 2009 and 2014 International Cricket Council (ICC) Player of the Year, is fourth on the all-time list of test wicket takers for Australia with 311. Johnson was the most devastating fast bowler of his era when in form and fired Australia to a 5-0 Ashes sweep over England in 2013-14 as well as helping the hosts to a fifth World Cup triumph in the 50-over format earlier this year. As well as the highs, however, there were also long fallow periods for the left-armer when he became a figure of fun among the fans of England. “I feel now is the best time to say goodbye,” Johnson said in a Cricket Australia news release. “I have been lucky enough to have had a wonderful career and enjoyed every moment of playing for my country. It’s been an incredible ride. “My career has certainly had its up and downs but I can honestly say I have given it my all and am proud of everything I have achieved. To win an Ashes Series and a World Cup is something I will treasure forever.” Considered one of the most fearsome bowlers the game has seen, tributes poured in for ‘Mitch’ on Twitter. Players who have had to face him in their careers, had some great things to say
Good luck to @MitchJohnson398 who has always been a special bowler. Got to know him well at @mipaltan and enjoyed his aggressive approach!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 17, 2015
Incredible athlete! Congrats on a magnificent career @MitchJohnson398
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 17, 2015
Well done @MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career.Great competitor and a incredible athlete.You can be very proud of what you achieved #gas
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) November 17, 2015
Congratulations to @MitchJohnson398 on a great career.
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) November 17, 2015
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Good luck legend @MitchJohnson398
— @BrettLee_58 (@BrettLee_58) November 17, 2015
What an athlete! One of the best I ever played with. To @mitchjohnson398 & jessicabratichjohnson… https://t.co/siXHUNY4kg
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) November 17, 2015
Brings tears to my eyes to think that I won't play again with my great mate @MitchJohnson398. Great team man, great friend & cricket legend
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) November 17, 2015
Massive congrats to great mate @MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career. Will be a few batsmen in the world breathing easier! Congrats mate!
— autum renae (@autumnrenaexx) November 17, 2015
Massive congrats to great mate @MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career. Will be a few batsmen in the world breathing easier! Congrats mate!
— autum renae (@autumnrenaexx) November 17, 2015
More tributes for the man who made the handlebar moustache fashionable again…
That's lunch! Australia go to the break with a lead of 266. Johnson 20*, Nevill 22* https://t.co/9aUiI1C0mH #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/3CYFzQRolM
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 17, 2015
A standing ovation for Mitchell Johnson as he walks off The WACA #AUSvNZ https://t.co/dzL6osHTCL
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 17, 2015
#SpiritOfCricket pic.twitter.com/KUzXjBUrjV
— ICC (@ICC) November 17, 2015
Mitchell Johnson announces retirement. A lot of batsmen around the world will breathe easy
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 17, 2015
@MitchJohnson398 Fabulous career ... A real warrior and champion who gave us all the thrill of fast bowling at its best
— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) November 17, 2015
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