Retiring champion fast bowler Mitchell Johnson "changed the way Australian cricket was played", according to his captain Steve Smith. Smith led the tributes for Johnson on Tuesday after the 34-year-old brought the curtain down on his international career ahead of the final day of the second Test against New Zealand in Perth. Smith described Johnson as the "ultimate professional" and a "true ambassador" for the sport. "He was a terrific athlete, the ultimate professional and just an amazing fast bowler," Smith told Channel Nine. "I think he changed the way Australian cricket was played and to be the fourth leading wicket-taker for Australia of...
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