Tweets of the Week: #ThanksMitch
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has announced his retirement from international and first class cricket, and reactions on Twitter were swift, from the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and AB de Villiers, to name a new.
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
Good luck legend @MitchJohnson398
— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) 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
Well played @MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career… We will never forget those ferocious spells.. @CricketAus pic.twitter.com/DkDnn7133d
— Damien Martyn (@damienmartyn) 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
Incredible athlete! Congrats on a magnificent career @MitchJohnson398
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 17, 2015
Well done @MitchJohnson398 on a fantastic career.Great competitor and a incredible athlete.You can be very proud of what you achieved #gas
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) November 17, 2015
Sad for me to see @MitchJohnson398 leave the int game. Always in awe when you're at your mark. All the best with your future. #legend #hero
— Beuran Hendricks (@Beuran_H13) November 17, 2015
Congratulations to @MitchJohnson398 on a great career.
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) November 17, 2015
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