Published 17:47 IST, November 17th 2019

Relive Mitchell Johnson's terrorizing spell four years after he called it quits

Mitchell Johnson had announced his retirement from international cricket on this day in 2015. He was a part of Australia's World Cup-winning squads in 2007 & 15

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Mitchell Johnson was one of best fast bowlers and one of finest in business to have represented Australia at highest level. In his illustrious career which lasted for a decade, Johnson has represented five-time world champions 73 Tests, 153 One Day Internationals and 30 T20Is. He has 12 five-wicket hauls in Tests and three ODI's. Meanwhile, it was on this day in year 2015 that he called it a day from international cricket. On fourth anniversary of ex-pacer's final outing in international cricket, International Cricket Council (ICC) came forward to appreciate Johnson on a successful career. Take a look.

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Relive Mo Mitch's terrorizing spell in Ashes

Mitchell Johnson given hourary membership at MCC 

During Ashes series earlier this year, in what was one of biggest achievements of Johnson's career as former fast bowler was elected as an Horary Life Member of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). series was tied at 2-2 but Australia retained Ashes after having won in 2017/18 edition. Meanwhile, y also broke jinx of t winning an Ashes series in England in 2001.

"Absolutely amazing feeling, never thought I'd be sitting here. Being at Lord's and to be an Horary Member w is, yeah it's just blown me away so, it's just nice to be recognised I guess, by MCC. Really, really houred and really proud to be in this position right w", said a delighted Johnson.

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Mitchell Johnson's cricketing career 

Mitchell Johnson started his cricketing career for Australia in 2005 and hung up his boots in 2015. In his decade-long career, speedster has featured in 73 Tests, 153 One Day Internationals and 30 T20Is for five-time World Cup holders. Speaking about World Cups, veteran quickie was a part of Australia's two successful World Cup triumphs in 2007 and 2015 respectively. ex-cricketer was also a part of Ricky Ponting-led side that had won back-to-back Champions Trophies in 2006 and 2009 respectively. When it comes to Ashes, left-arm fast bowler was at his lethal best during 2013/14 series where his fiery spell left English batsmen in a spot of bor. Johnson was adjudged Man of Series for 37 scalps in five matches where Australia recorded only third 5–0 Ashes whitewash in history. He had also won three Man of Match awards in that series. 

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