Twitter Reactions: Mitchell Johnson announces retirement from international cricket

Twitter Reactions: Mitchell Johnson announces retirement from international cricket: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson after failing to leave a mark in list of recent Tests has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect which makes the 2^nd Test against New Zealand at the WACA his last appearance for Australia.

The pacer played 72 Tests, 153 ODIs and 30 T20Is for Australia and grabbed 310, 239 and 38 wickets respectively. Among the most memorable moments of his career is his performance in the Ashes 2013-14 where he bamboozled the English lineup and bowled some serious spells of thunderous fast bowling.

Johnson shared this decision with his teammates ahead of the last days play and followed it up with a statement. He said, “I feel now is the best time to say goodbye,”

“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.

“But the ride has to come to an end at some point and to do so here at the WACA is very special.

“I’ve given the decision a lot of thought. Beyond this match, I’m just not sure that I can continue competing consistently at the level required to wear the Baggy Green.”

A few were surprised, while many believe it came at the right time while he was still able to scalp wickets and continued to be a part of the squad. It did not come in as a surprise and once the decision was public everyone rose to congratulate him on his achievements and for a wonderful career he had.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Mitchell Johnson’s retirement:

One of our most-watched videos ever… #ThanksMitchhttps://t.co/TRJXiVrds9

— cricket.com.au Video (@CricketVideo) November 17, 2015

As he foreshadowed before the game, Mitchell Johnson will retire from international and first-class cricket at the end of this Test match.

— Daniel Brettig (@danbrettig) November 17, 2015

https://twitter.com/AltCricket/status/666470852343537664

BLACKCAPS give Mitchell Johnson a guard of honour as he comes out to bat in his final test #respect… https://t.co/KYDKpqTx60

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 17, 2015

Congrats @MitchJohnson398 on a brilliant career. Our paltan will remember you as of one the rawest, aggressive fast bowler. #ThanksMitch

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 17, 2015

Will miss Mitchell Johnson. They don't make many like him anymore. The fast, scary kind.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) November 17, 2015

A massive congratulations to @mitchjohnson398 on a wonderful career. It was incredible to play in… https://t.co/52URYlSzzH

— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) November 17, 2015

https://twitter.com/AltCricket/status/666428296868077570

Well played @MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career… We will never forget those ferocious spells.. @CricketAus pic.twitter.com/DkDnn7133d

— Damien Martyn (@damienmartyn) 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!

— Ryan Harris (@r_harris413) November 17, 2015

Well played @MitchJohnson398. You had an impact on the game and very few can say that about themselves.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 17, 2015

Big congrats to @MitchJohnson398
most hostile Fast bowling Cartel quick of generation #BatsmanBreathASighOfRelief https://t.co/eg8Kn0wa3F

— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 17, 2015

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

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

Incredible athlete! Congrats on a magnificent career @MitchJohnson398

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 17, 2015

Well done Mitch @MitchJohnson398 on a wonderful career. Happy retirement!

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 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

Mitchell Johnson announces retirement. A lot of batsmen around the world will breathe easy

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 17, 2015

He's carried the attack for a while now. Over to Starc and co now. @MitchJohnson398 #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/2z0aFk7t84

— Gautam Bhimani (@gbhimani) November 17, 2015

A competitor & entertainer. Passionate & aggressive. Snarly & smiley. Mitchell Johnson – it's been a real joy watching you. #ThanksMitch

— Neroli Meadows (@Neroli_M_FOX) November 17, 2015

590 wickets and 3,125 runs – congratulations on a fantastic international career Mitchell Johnson! pic.twitter.com/LoBnAAtL6z

— ICC (@ICC) November 17, 2015

Australia's players clap Mitchell Johnson from the field as the rain comes down before tea on the fifth day. #AusvNZ pic.twitter.com/Lh5li1POfx

— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) November 17, 2015

Mitchell Johnson takes his second wicket with a ferocious short ball at Martin Guptill. Gone for 17 and NZ are 44/2 now #AUSvNZ

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) November 17, 2015

Mitchell Johnson announces his retirement from international cricket. It was a pure pleasure to see the Aussie entertain us for years ?

— Sony SIX (@SonySIX) November 17, 2015

Mitchell Johnson's wife & daughter during Mitch's final game. pic.twitter.com/zTNgR68O2u

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 17, 2015

Dear Smith Please declare the innings so that we can see the decisive spell from Mitchell Johnson one last time..#AUSvNZ

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 17, 2015

https://twitter.com/AltCricket/status/666494750611120128

Mitchell Johnson retires. If only TV cameras can zoom in on his tattooed arms, you can read his retirement speech.

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) November 17, 2015

Mitchell Johnson has decided to end the confusion of having too many Mitches in Australian team! We will Misch you Mitch. #JohnsonRetires

— Girin Govind (@GirinGovind) November 17, 2015

Mitchell Johnson retired. English batsman love it ..

— IMRAN HUSSAIN (@imranHu05091071) November 17, 2015

Pic-1: Mitchell Johnson's Debut Match
Pic-2: Mitchell Johnson's Last Match pic.twitter.com/h8yVqjrdVy

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 17, 2015

.@bhogleharsha If there was NO IPL, there would be NO MITCHELL JOHNSON'S EARLY RETIREMENT.
IPL is shortening Test careers.

— Gd Here (@Gd_Here) November 17, 2015

Mitchell Johnson retires having taken 311 international test wickets. Why does it feel like they were all against England ?

— Guy Johnson (@outragous76) November 17, 2015

Top story: @SkySportsNewsHQ: 'This is what Mitchell Johnson has said on his ret… pic.twitter.com/88pUq1bBEr, see more https://t.co/QkaM7DeQud

— Ronda Pauley (@rondapauley57) November 17, 2015