Australia's left-arm speedster Mitchell Johnson has announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket.
The 36-year-old pacer had wished to play Twenty20 leagues until the mid of 2019.
His fitness problems forced him to make this decision. He had some severe back issues during Indian Premier League 2018. He further indicated that he is always open to coaching or mentoring role and other activities related to the game.
Johnson made the decision through an article that he wrote on Perth Now.
“My competitive urge hasn’t left me and hopefully, that’s something I can use to channel into a coaching or mentoring role in the future.”
Johnson played the last two seasons for Perth Scorchers in Big Bash League following his retirement from international cricket in November 2015 and was instrumental in their BBL|06 title.
The 36-year-old pacer had wished to play Twenty20 leagues until the mid of 2019.
His fitness problems forced him to make this decision. He had some severe back issues during Indian Premier League 2018. He further indicated that he is always open to coaching or mentoring role and other activities related to the game.
Johnson made the decision through an article that he wrote on Perth Now.
“My competitive urge hasn’t left me and hopefully, that’s something I can use to channel into a coaching or mentoring role in the future.”
Johnson played the last two seasons for Perth Scorchers in Big Bash League following his retirement from international cricket in November 2015 and was instrumental in their BBL|06 title.
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