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Clarke won his fourth Allan Border medal

Last updated on: February 5, 2013 09:13 IST
Michael Clarke with his wife Kyly

The function to honour Australia's best cricketers also had the WAGs in attendance. As the couples walked on the red carpet, the shutterbugs had a great time clicking. 

Michael Clarke arrived with his wife Kyly.

The Australian captain won his fourth Allan Border Medal and was named Australia's Test Player of the Year as well. 

Clarke, who also won the double last year, secured 198 votes largely based on a prolific season that saw him score 1080 runs in the voting period.

Peter Siddle

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Peter Siddle was accompanied by his partner Anna Weatherlake.

Meredith accompanied Ben Hilfenhaus

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Ben Hilfenhaus arrived with his wife Meredith.

The Pontings made their presence felt

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Ricky Ponting came with his wife Rianna.

The former Australian captain on Sunday got himself a lucrative deal ahead of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League, with the Mumbai Indians paying US$ 400,000 for his services.

McGrath came with wife Sara

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Glenn McGrath and his wife Sara Leonardi also graced the occasion.

The Dohertys were there as well

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Xavier Doherty came with wife Emma.

Pattinson came with his partner

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James Pattinson came with his partner Kayla Dickson.

The Watsons had a reason to celebrate

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Shane Watson and his wife Lee had a lot to celebrate.

Watson was named the Twenty20 International Player of the Year, largely due to to his impressive efforts at the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka last year. 

Besides, he finished tied second (with Michael Hussey) with 165 votes, in the race for the Allan Border medal. 



Wade came with partner Julia

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Matthew Wade also came with his partner Julia Barry.

The Johnsons were there as well

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Mitchell Johnson also graced the occasion with wife Jessica.