Sydney: Pacer Mitchell Johnson, one of Australia's greatest fast bowlers, announced his retirement from international cricket saying he felt this was the 'right time' to do so.


Mitchell Johnson. Pic/AFP

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Johnson, who has been struggling through the two Tests against New Zealans with just five wickets at an average of 64 heading into day five of the WACA Test, will retire after the second Test concludes today.