“It’s over. I’ve bowled my final ball. Taken my final wicket. Today I announce my retirement from all forms of cricket,” wrote in an article for Perth Now.

Johnson had retired from international cricket in 2015 after a Test against New Zealand in Perth. The fast bowler, with one of the most fearsome short deliveries in the game, bowed out from the longest format with 313 wickets from 73 matches.

“I don’t know if I’ll be any good at it. I’ve got a lot of experience in cricket and no experience in coaching officially, though I did help out at Wanneroo last summer and I’ve always enjoyed working with young players.”

When it came to recalling stand-out moments, it came as no surprise that Johnson made special mention of the 2013/14 season, including a home Ashes in which he picked 37 wickets to batter England 5-0.

“Now it’s all over, the stand-out memories include the 2013/14 Ashes summer, the South African tours — including my only Test century in Cape Town in 2009 — and the World Cups.”