The cricket world reacts to Mitchell Johnson’s decision to retire at the end of the WACA Test against New Zealand
ESPNcricinfo staff17-Nov-2015
What an athlete! One of the best I ever played with. To @mitchjohnson398 & jessicabratichjohnson… https://t.co/siXHUNY4kg
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) 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
All the England lads will be celebrating they won't have to face @MitchJohnson398 again in Australia…. Great career & a Great man..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 17, 2015
My favorite left arm quick is retiring from international cricket. @MitchJohnson398 you're a competitor on the field but a gem off it. #398
— Wayne Parnell (@WayneParnell) November 17, 2015
Massive congrats to @MitchJohnson398 on such a sensational career – always wanted to bowl like you. #gamechanger #ThanksMitch #AUSvNZ
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) November 17, 2015
Congrats on a wonderful career @MitchJohnson398 .Was always a tough opponent. Enjoy your retirement and you can look back with pride
— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) 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
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
Congrats to @MitchJohnson398 on a magnificent career. He's the ultimate Professional athlete and a great ambassador for the game of cricket.
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) November 18, 2015
Well done to this legend. It's been an amazing honour to have played along side you @mitchjohnson398… https://t.co/gZwYKVwdCp
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) November 17, 2015
A stunning career for @MitchJohnson398 I'll never forget his fearsome bowling v Eng in Aus. Congrats mate. #AUSvNZ
— Michael Slater (@mj_slats) November 17, 2015
Congratulations on a great international career @MitchJohnson398. Scary thing is he will be a @T20AllStars and we have to play him..
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) 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
You could argue @MitchJohnson398 was a bit hot and cold, but his hot was simply the hottest batsmen of his generation came up against
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) November 17, 2015
Johnson 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, 2015
@MitchJohnson398 What a champion!!! Congratulations on a fabulous career for the Baggy Greens. Underneath the Southern Cross we stand
— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) November 17, 2015
Well done @MitchJohnson398 One of the best I was ever lucky enough to play with. And a genuinely good person as well.
— Chris Rogers (@BuckRogers55) November 17, 2015
@MitchJohnson398 is an absolute legend. Indoor nets at Adelaide Oval in the early academy days were never fun. #ironmike #lesfavell @WWOS9
— Travis Birt (@T_Bird81) 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
Well played @MitchJohnson398. You had an impact on the game and very few can say that about themselves.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 17, 2015
Incredible athlete! Congrats on a magnificent career @MitchJohnson398
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 17, 2015
Congrats on an amazing career and a collection of batsmen's broken fingers @MitchJohnson398. All the best for a wonderful future
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) November 18, 2015
@mitchjohnson398 congratulations on a brilliant career, u have been 1 of the best fast bowlers i have seen.truely inspirational! mate
— Umar55 (@mdk_gul) November 17, 2015
Such a shame I never got to face Mitchell Johnson….#pacelikefire #nothanks #scary
— Martin Bicknell (@bickers1969) November 17, 2015
Congrats @MitchJohnson398 on a remarkable career Always enjoyed the onfield tussle with you mate.Good luck with your retirement
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 17, 2015
@MitchJohnson398 quick and sometimes really quick one of the best fast bowlers I'v ever faced congratulations on a brilliant career Mitch
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) 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
In an era when we didn't really see proper fast bowling @MitchJohnson398 was a pleasure 2 watch & see the batsmen hooping around #Gas
— Alex Tudor (@alextudorcoach) November 17, 2015
This guy was 1 scary bastard to face! Congrats on a gr8 career Bud! 1 of my favorite opponents! @MitchJohnson398 pic.twitter.com/LY8HHlwNkA
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) November 17, 2015
I'll miss seeing that disgusting handlebar congrats on a dream fast bowling career, you'll be missed! @MitchJohnson398 #legend
— Megan Schutt (@megan_schutt) November 17, 2015
What a legend @MitchJohnson398 is. Will miss you steaming in for Aus. Congratulations on all you've achieved!!
— Alyssa Healy (@ahealy77) November 17, 2015
We saw the end of a fantastic career today, congrats @MitchJohnson398 you've captivated crowds around the world. Batsmen can rest easy now!
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) November 17, 2015