Michael Clarke announced his retirement after a huge setback suffered by his team in the ongoing Ashes series. Before the start of the day three play there were speculations that the Aussie skipper might hang his boots after the Ashes series, and it was certainly the case and the Aussie skipper announced himself after England regaining the Ashes.

Let’s check out the twitter reactions regarding Michael Clarke’s retirement:

Harsha Bhogle has his say

A very good cricketer and a very good captain says goodbye. Michael Clarke was very good for Australia most of the time.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 8, 2015

The great Aussie bowler says it was a privilege playing against Michael Clarke

Congratulations to Michael Clarke on a fantastic career. Loved playing alongside you mate. Well done Pup, really prou http://t.co/QPk8XzwxQf

— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) August 8, 2015

England’s main strike bowler tweeted this. Much respect

A lot of respect on the England balcony for Michael Clarke… pic.twitter.com/iIx1giBC0v

— James Anderson (@jimmy9) August 8, 2015

England’s one of the best off spinners about the Aussie Skipper

Congratulations to Michael Clarke on a brilliant career. He’s the best player of spin I bowled at and a bloody good bloke to boot

— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) August 8, 2015

Famous Cricket statistician Mohandas Menon shares his thoughts

Michael Clarke – can’t forget his 151 and 6.2-0-9-6 is his debut series in 2004 in India! #Ashes #Ashes2015

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) August 8, 2015

People who have announced their retirement in the year 2015

Misbah, Afridi, Sanga, Mahila, Vittori, Taylor and now Michael Clarke -2015 Year of Retirement

— AR_MeMoN (@Ateeque_Memon1) August 8, 2015

Hope he walks away with a win

Michael Clarke the Australian Captain is retiring from Test Cricket After the Oval, he retired from ODI’s after Australia won the World Cup

— Shaun Donoghue (@ShaunDonoghue11) August 8, 2015

Ahh.. Not good. Hope the selectors give him a go in his last and final Test. He deserves a fitting farewell

Clarke wants to play and captain Aus in final Test but not yet discussed with selectors #ashes http://t.co/qLonDKEh6p pic.twitter.com/pxsFgwXV9v

— Jesse Hogan (@Jesse_Hogan) August 8, 2015

New era begins says Damien Fleming

England regain the #Ashes Pup retires after the Oval Test match #AndThatsAllSheWrote #NoCinderellaStory #NewAussieEra

— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) August 8, 2015

How cool is that

See you in Melbourne as our skipper, @MClarke23! Magnificent career! Be real proud of yourself! T20 train is LOTS of fun! @StarsBBL x

— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) August 8, 2015

Darren Lehman has his say and wishes the skipper good luck for the future

Congrats to @MClarke23 on a magnificent career and also to your lovely wife @KylyClarke . You deserve every accolade. Enjoy the next phase.

— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) August 8, 2015

Dean Jones on Michael Clarke

@MClarke23 well done Pup on a GREAT CAREER. You are truly one of the greatest Aust cricketers Australia has produced!

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) August 8, 2015

Aussie Wicket Keeper shows his respect for the skipper