Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is set to retire.

Zero Wicket understands that Johnson will call time on his career after the completion of the second Test against New Zealand at the WACA.

Johnson has struggled to find rhythm throughout the current series against the Kiwis.

The 34-year-old's first innings figures of 1-157 off 28 overs were the most runs conceded by an Australian in a Test innings at the WACA.

Johnson only this series become Australia's fourth highest wicket taker, moving past Brett Lee to currently sit on 311 Test wickets from 73 matches, with a bowling average of 28.44.

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