Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has retired from all forms of international cricket.
The 34-year-old took two wickets on the final day of the drawn second Test against New Zealand in Perth.
"I feel now is the best time to say goodbye," he said. "I have been lucky to have a wonderful career and enjoyed every moment playing for my country."
He is Australia's fourth-highest Test wicket-taker, with 313 in 73 matches, and also took 239 one-day wickets.
Johnson was given a guard of honour by the New Zealand fielders and an ovation from the crowd as he emerged for his last Test innings shortly before lunch on the final day in Perth.
The Waca was his home ground for Western Australia and he also played for his native Queensland.
"It's been an incredible ride," Johnson said. "But the ride has to come to an end at some point and to do so here at the Waca is very special.
"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," according to BBC. -amh
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