Some of cricket’s most respected names and the England supporters’ group the Barmy Army have paid tribute to the career of the Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson after his decision to retire from all forms of international cricket at the age of 34.
Born in Townsville in Queensland, Johnson played 73 Tests and 153 one-day internationals in total, averaging 28.1 with the ball in the former and 25.3 in the latter. Here are some of the best messages to him on Twitter.
“All the England lads will be celebrating they won’t have to face MitchJohnson398 again in Australia.... Great career & a Great man..” – former England captain Michael Vaughan
“Congratulations on your Test career MitchJohnson398, you’ve been a great bowler for Aus, and a good sport to boot.” – England’s Barmy Army supporters group
“Good luck to MitchJohnson398 who has always been a special bowler. Got to know him well at mipaltan and enjoyed his aggressive approach!” – former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar
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
“What an athlete! One of the best I ever played with.” – former Australia captain Michael Clarke
“.MitchJohnson398 bowled rockets and still does!! Congrats on scaring the life out of every batsmen around the world mate, it was great” – former England batsman Paul Collingwood
“Incredible athlete! Congrats on a magnificent career MitchJohnson398.” – South Africa captain AB de Villiers
“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” – Australia all-rounder Shane Watson
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!” – former Australia paceman Ryan Harris
“Well done MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career.Great competitor and a incredible athlete.You can be very proud of what you achieved gas” – South Africa batsman Faf Du Plessis.
“A stunning career for MitchJohnson398 I’ll never forget his fearsome bowling v Eng in Aus. Congrats mate. AUSvNZ” – former Australia opener Michael Slater.
“Congrats MitchJohnson398 on a remarkable career Always enjoyed the onfield tussle with you mate.Good luck with your retirement” – former India batsman VVS Laxman
“Congratulations MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career. Well done pal! topbowler topbloke” – Yorkshire coach and ex-Australia bowler Jason Gillespie
Congratulations @MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career. Well done pal! #topbowler #topbloke
— Jason Gillespie (@YCCCDizzy) November 17, 2015
