Mitchell Johnson Announces Retirement from International Cricket

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Mitchell Johnson, the 34-year-old Australian paceman, has announced his retirement from all international cricket at the end of the ongoing Test against New Zealand. Johnson made his decision after a lot of thought, citing that he's no longer certain he can continue competing at the required level to wear the baggy green. He follows a host of fellow veterans, including Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, Chris Rogers, and Shane Watson, who recently called it quits after the Ashes series against England.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mitchell Johnson has announced his retirement from all international cricket at the end of the ongoing Test against New Zealand, joining a host of fellow veterans who recently called it quits.
  • Johnson has had a 73-Test career, taking 311 wickets, and is fourth on the all-time Test wickets list for Australia, behind Dennis Lillee, Glenn McGrath, and Shane Warne.
  • He has also played 153 one-day internationals and 30 Twenty20 internationals, claiming 239 wickets in the process.
  • Johnson has had his share of injuries, but made a stunning comeback in the 2013-14 summer, taking 37 wickets at 13.97 against England.
  • He has been described by Australian great Dennis Lillee as a "once in a generation" bowler.
  • Johnson is proud of his achievements, saying that he has given the game his all and is proud of everything he has achieved.

Statistics:

  • 73 Test matches played by Mitchell Johnson.
  • 311 wickets taken by Mitchell Johnson in Test cricket, making him fourth on the all-time Test wickets list for Australia.
  • 153 one-day internationals played by Mitchell Johnson.
  • 239 wickets taken by Mitchell Johnson in one-day internationals.
  • 30 Twenty20 internationals played by Mitchell Johnson.
  • 37 wickets taken by Mitchell Johnson against England in the 2013-14 summer, at an average of 13.97.

Sources:

  • HT Syndication with permission from Daily National Herald Tribune.
  • Quotations and facts are based on the original article as published by HT Syndication with permission from Daily National Herald Tribune.