Proteas pay tribute to Johnson

Cape Town - As quick as they come, Mitchell Johnson has clearly left an impact on the cricketing world. 

As tributes poured in on Tuesday following the 34-year-old's sudden retirement from all international cricket, there were a few Proteas who took to Twitter to congratulate their nemesis on his time out in the middle. 

Johnson played in 12 Tests against the Proteas since 2008, taking 64 of his 313 Test wickets against the South Africans at an average of 25.64. 

He played in 17 ODIs against the Proteas, taking 26 wickets along the way.

Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis were among the South Africans to commend Johnson on his career.

Congrats on a wonderful career @MitchJohnson398 .Was always a tough opponent. Enjoy your retirement and you can look back with pride

— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) 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