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Cricket world pays tribute to retiring Australia bowler Mitchell Johnson

Tuesday 17 November 2015 14:56, UK

Mitchell Johnson celebrates the wicket of Martin Guptill of New Zealand in what will be his final Test for Australia
Image: Mitchell Johnson celebrates the wicket of Martin Guptill of New Zealand in what will be his final Test for Australia

The world of cricket has been paying tribute to Mitchell Johnson following his decision to retire from all forms of the international game.

The Australia fast bowler confirmed on Tuesday that the Baggy Greens' drawn Test match against New Zealand will be his 73rd and last.

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A look back at some of Mitchell Johnson's key wickets during his Test career.

We look at how the news of the 34-year-old's decision to call it a day was greeted 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!" -  India great Sachin Tendulkar.

Mitchell Johnson, seen here during a Queensland Bulls nets session in 2001, has confirmed his international retirement
Image: Mitchell Johnson, seen here during a Queensland Bulls nets session in 2001, has confirmed his international retirement

"What an athlete! One of the best I ever played with." - ex-Australia captain Michael Clarke.

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".@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 and coaching consultant for current team 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.

"Massive congrats to great mate @MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career. Will be a few batsmen in the world breathing easier! Congrats mate!" - ex-Australia bowler 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.

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We catch up with the Australian seamer as he charts the downs and ups of a magnificent career.

"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" - ex-India batsman VVS Laxman.

"Congratulations @MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career. Well done pal! #topbowler #topbloke" - Yorkshire coach and ex-Australia bowler Jason Gillespie.

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