Reactions to Mitchell Johnson’s retirement- ‘Enjoyed his aggressive approach’
Perth: Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnson will retire from all forms of international cricket at the conclusion of the second test against New Zealand later on Tuesday, Cricket Australia said.
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. Members of the cricket world shared their reactions on social media after Johnson announced his retirement. Here are some of them.
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, 2015Brings 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, 2015Massive congrats to great mate @MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career. Will be a few batsmen in the world breathing easier! Congrats mate!
— Ryan Harris (@r_harris413) November 17, 2015A massive congratulations to @mitchjohnson398 on a wonderful career. It was incredible to play in… https://t.co/52URYlSzzH
— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) November 17, 2015Big congrats to @MitchJohnson398 most hostile Fast bowling Cartel quick of generation #BatsmanBreathASighOfRelief https://t.co/eg8Kn0wa3F
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 17, 2015Johnson says that it has been an incredible ride..batsmen who faced him would say it was one helluva scary ride. Happy 2nd innings! #Retires
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 17, 2015Will miss Mitchell Johnson. They don't make many like him anymore. The fast, scary kind.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) November 17, 2015Well played @MitchJohnson398. You had an impact on the game and very few can say that about themselves.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 17, 2015Mitchell Johnson announces retirement. A lot of batsmen around the world will breathe easy
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 17, 2015
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