Mitchell Johnson Announces Retirement

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has announced he will retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of today’s second test against New Zealand.

He will retire as Australia's fourth highest test wicket-taker, with 311 from his 73 tests.

Johnson told his team-mates of the decision last night, and says now is the right time to walk away from the game.

He says he's unsure if he can continue competing consistently at the level required.

Johnson began his test career in 2007 and reached its peak in the summer of 2013-14 when he took 59 wickets in eight tests against England and South Africa.

He is likely to be replaced in the third test of the series by veteran Peter Siddle.

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