Mitchell Johnson has decided to call time on his international career at the end of the ongoing second Test match against New Zealand at the WACA in Perth. The 34-year old fearsome Australian pacer announced his farewell ahead of the final day's play on Tuesday, November 17; "The ride has to come to an end at some point and to do so here at the WACA is very special."
With a career spanning over ten years, and often plagued by injuries, Johnson is the fourth-highest wicket-taker of Australia in Tests. He has taken 311 wickets from 73 games.
"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. I feel now is the best time to say goodbye, I have been lucky to have a wonderful career and enjoyed every moment playing for my country."
Johnson also represented Australia in 153 One-Day Internationals, bagging 239 wickets between 2005 and 2015.
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