WATCH: Kevin Pietersen pays rich tribute for retiring Mitchell Johnson

Pietersen showered great respect for fearsome Australian speedster.

New Delhi: One of the most fearsome batsmen in world cricket, Kevin Pietersen congratulated Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson for his outstanding career, as the latter announced his retirement on Tuesday.

Pietersen showered great respect for fearsome Australian bowler and rate him as highly competitive cricketer.

KP also talked about the Ashes 2013, Down Under, when Johnson ripped apart the English batting line-up and played a pivotal role in the series.

Dear, @MitchJohnson398 - https://t.co/gRO5lFdpXx — Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) November 17, 2015

Another former England batsman Michael Vaughan also praised Johnson for his successful career.

My thoughts on @MitchJohnson398 https://t.co/rj6DFw3Lnh ... # — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 17, 2015