Australian fast bowler, Mitchell Johnson will retire from International cricket at the conclusion of the second Test between Australia and New Zealand in Perth.
The 34-year-old, Johnson has struggled in both the Test, by taking just five wickets at an average of over 60. The bowler picked up four wickets for 163 runs in the first test in Brisbane last week, which got Johnson comtemplating his future and figures of 1-157 in New Zealand’s first innings in the second Test, the most expensive by an Australian bowler in a Test at the WACA, finally led to him taking the call.
“I feel now is the best time to say goodbye,” Johnson said. “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.”
Johnson was titled as the Player of the year in 2009 and 2014 International Cricket Council. The fast bowler won the World Cup Winner in 2007 and 2015. With 311 Test wickets, Johnson is the fourth-highest wicket-taker for Australia after Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, and Dennis Lillee.
