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Clarke confident of recuperating in time for Zimbabwe one-dayer

Clarke confident of recuperating in time for Zimbabwe one-dayer

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke is confident he will be fit to lead his country in a One-Day International against Zimbabwe on Sunday after missing the first two matches of the tour because of a hamstring injury.

IPL 5: Aus captain Clarke signs for Pune Warriors

IPL 5: Aus captain Clarke signs for Pune Warriors

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke has been signed by Pune Warriors India for the forthcoming season of the Indian Premier League.

Clarke pips Gilchrist

Clarke pips Gilchrist

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Michael Clarke, tipped to succeed Ricky Ponting as the Test captain, was named Australia's captain for the Twenty20 match against New Zealand at the WACA on December 10.

Clarke's recuperation ahead of schedule

Clarke's recuperation ahead of schedule

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Injured Australian captain Michael Clarke said on Wednesday that his recovery from hamstring surgery was ahead of schedule though it's still unclear whether he will be fit to play the entire World Cup, beginning on February 14.

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is already one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world, having first made headlines with an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League's 2025 season.

Shocking revelation! 'Smith is more approachable than Clarke'

Shocking revelation! 'Smith is more approachable than Clarke'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Australia swashbuckling all-rounder Glenn Maxwellbelieves that the former skipper Michael Clarke didn't have 'that same personal side' as that of his successor Steve Smith.

Inclusion of Clarke in Australian squad un-Australian: Dravid

Inclusion of Clarke in Australian squad "un-Australian": Dravid

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has expressed surprise at the inclusion of Michael Clarke in the Australian squad for the upcoming World Cup despite injury concerns, terming the decision of the selectors as "un-Australian".

Clarke joins Pietersen in IPL commentary panel

Clarke joins Pietersen in IPL commentary panel

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke will be joining an elite panel commentators comprising Kevin Pietersen, Sunil Gavaskar for the upcoming 10th edition of Indian Premier League.

Former Australia captain Clarke gets first coaching job

Former Australia captain Clarke gets first coaching job

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke will get his first taste of coaching at the elite level against Sri Lanka later this month after being put in charge of the Prime Minister's XI for a Twenty20 match in Canberra.

Clarke 'hopeful' for first India Test

Clarke 'hopeful' for first India Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Australia are hopeful that captain Michael Clarke will be available for next month's first Test against India despite a recurrence of his hamstring injury, physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said on Thursday.

Australia's top performers in Ashes: Clarke leads from the front

Australia's top performers in Ashes: Clarke leads from the front

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Australia might have surrendered the urn for a third successive time but by putting up a fight in four of the five Tests, they managed to restore some credibility. We take a look at a few players who made the most significant contribution to the Australian cause in England.

Proteas paceman Steyn says Clarke rivalry blown out of proportion

Proteas paceman Steyn says Clarke rivalry blown out of proportion

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

South African paceman Dale Steyn played down his rift with Australia captain Michael Clarke on Tuesday, saying their supposed feud had been "a bit silly".

Clarke pays haunting homage to 'brother' Hughes

Clarke pays haunting homage to 'brother' Hughes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke urged mourners to "dig in and get through to tea" as he choked back tears in an emotional eulogy delivered to Phillip Hughes at the cricketer's funeral in Macksville, New South Wales, on Wednesday.

Captain Clarke stumped by 'tremendous sex' question

Captain Clarke stumped by 'tremendous sex' question

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Australia skipper Michael Clarke was stumped by a question which appeared to be about his sex life.

Clarke set to miss Australia's World Cup opener

Clarke set to miss Australia's World Cup opener

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke, who is fighting against time to recuperate from a career-threatening right-hamstring injury has admitted that he might not be fit by the time the co-hosts play their inaugural match in the Cricket World Cup against England on February 14.

War of words: Buchanan reacts to Clarke's criticism

War of words: Buchanan reacts to Clarke's criticism

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Former Australian coach John Buchanan has reacted to the criticism by recently retired skipper Michael Clarke, saying that the captaincy role is quite demanding and the former needs to work on it.

Clarke reprimanded for dissent in Sheffield Shield

Clarke reprimanded for dissent in Sheffield Shield

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke has been reprimanded for showing dissent at an umpire's decision in a Sheffield Shield match, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Clarke's World Cup fitness race turns into a jog

Clarke's World Cup fitness race turns into a jog

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Barring any further setbacks, it appears that Michael Clarke's return to full fitness and the captaincy of the Australia World Cup team is now a matter of "when" rather than "if".

Clarke to make cricket comeback in Hong Kong

Clarke to make cricket comeback in Hong Kong

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke will headline Hong Kong's Twenty20 Blitz this month as he pursues a comeback in cricket's shortest form. Clarke, one of the top batsmen of his generation, will star at the four-team tournament from May 28-29 in a rare appearance since his retirement last year. "While I have never been to Hong Kong before, I have heard so much about what a great place it is for sport," he said in a statement from organisers on Wednesday. "I can't wait to meet my team-mates and experience the city, while also hopefully contributing to the game of cricket in Hong Kong which I know has been coming on leaps and bounds in recent years." Injury-plagued Clarke, 35, retired last August after playing 115 Tests for Australia, 47 as captain, and 245 one-day internationals, but only 34 T20 internationals.

Clarke in injury scare while training ahead of Adelaide Test

Clarke in injury scare while training ahead of Adelaide Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Australian captain Michael Clarke was reportedly involved in an injury scare during training for the second Ashes Test against England at Adelaide, although the fears later seemed unfounded with the captain batting in the nets.

PHOTOS: Clarke swaps willow with baseball bat in nets

PHOTOS: Clarke swaps willow with baseball bat in nets

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Battling against time to prove his fitness ahead of the cricket World Cup, Michael Clarke took a baseball bat instead of the willow in an unconventional net session as the Australian captain looked set to return after his hamstring injury.

Question my performance but not my desire: Clarke

Question my performance but not my desire: Clarke

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke has hit out at critics who have questioned his desire in the wake of his poor run of form during the current Ashes Test series.

England outplayed us: Clarke

England outplayed us: Clarke

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Australian captain Michael Clarke conceded that his side had been outplayed by a better side in the Twenty20 World Cup final against England at the Kensington Oval on Sunday.

Guess who could be India's X factor in England Tests...

Guess who could be India's X factor in England Tests...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India is in "safe hands" and has "enough talent" to trounce England, but it will all come down to how the young-looking squad will leave a mark in the series on a territory known for being "tough".

How Australia captain Clarke defied doubters

How Australia captain Clarke defied doubters

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke had little time to reflect on a 'tough summer' battling injury and grieving the death of his friend Phillip Hughes.

Clarke wins Allan Border medal

Clarke wins Allan Border medal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Damien Martyn was named Test player for the year and Andrew Symonds the best one-day player.

World Cup: Injured Clarke to lead Australia; Lyon left out

World Cup: Injured Clarke to lead Australia; Lyon left out

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Injured captain Michael Clarke has been named in Australia's 15-man squad for the World Cup in February and March.

When Clarke thought he had played his last game of cricket...

When Clarke thought he had played his last game of cricket...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Michael Clarke relishing another chance after retirement thoughts.

Gavaskar, Kapil Join Global Captains' Appeal for Imran Khan

Gavaskar, Kapil Join Global Captains' Appeal for Imran Khan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and 12 other former international captains have written to Pakistan's government expressing concern over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's health and calling for proper medical care and dignified treatment.

Clarke names Tendulkar in list of top five cricketers

Clarke names Tendulkar in list of top five cricketers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The others are Australian bowling greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and West Indian batsman Brian Lara.

Gladiator Is Excited About The Ashes!

Gladiator Is Excited About The Ashes!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Expect nothing less than hostility, fire and close contests as Ben Stokes' England come armed with their Bazball philosophy to try and get the better of a depleted Australia.

Michael rocks!

Michael rocks!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

'My teammates are always telling me to sit down because I'm making them nervous,' the latest Aussie prodigy tells Deepti Patwardhan.

Captain Clarke set to keep his date with World Cup

Captain Clarke set to keep his date with World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Australia's preparations for next month's ODI cricket World Cup on Monday received a massive boost with the announcement that inspirational skipper Michael Clarke is on track for a return from injury by February 21.

Looking back at 2012: Clarke, Cook were the best in Tests

Looking back at 2012: Clarke, Cook were the best in Tests

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

There were only a few who could get past the 1,000 runs in the year. rediff.com takes a look at the five batsmen who surpassed the coveted figure.

Aus captain Clarke denies rift with teammates

Aus captain Clarke denies rift with teammates

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

According to AFP, Clarke said the six-and-a-half weeks he had spent recuperating from hamstring surgery had not driven a wedge between him and the squad.

How Clarke is mentoring a 16-yr old Nepal spinner

How Clarke is mentoring a 16-yr old Nepal spinner

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

One of the bright talents to emerge from the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. 16-year old leg-spinner from Nepal Sandeep Lamichhane has caught the eye of former Australian captain Michael Clarke. After watching him play in Hong Kong during a T20 tournament in May, Clarke took an initiative to take the young spinner to Australia and got him a contract with the Sydney Club.

India vs NZ: Why Bracewell wants Jamieson to deliver

India vs NZ: Why Bracewell wants Jamieson to deliver

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

NZ will lean on Kyle Jamieson to lead pace attack, Kristian Clarke to debut: Michael Bracewell

Clarke's double ton leads dominant Australia

Clarke's double ton leads dominant Australia

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Michael Clarke hit a brilliant unbeaten 251 and Ricky Ponting his first hundred in two years as Australia took control of the second Test against India on Wednesday, finishing the second day on an imposing 482 for four.

Pune Warriors release Smith, Clarke

Pune Warriors release Smith, Clarke

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke, South Africa captain Graeme Smith and hard-hitting New Zealander Jesse Ryder returned to the auction pool, as Pune Warriors decided to retain only six foreign players who were with the franchise during the last edition.

What makes captain Clarke irritable?

What makes captain Clarke irritable?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke showed a tetchy side to his nature in his pre-match press conference.