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Injured Clarke to miss match against India

Injured Clarke to miss match against India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke will miss his second successive tri-series match after being ruled out of Sunday's fixture against India because of his hamstring injury.

Brook Goes Level With Tendulkar

Brook Goes Level With Tendulkar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Harry Brook matched the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's career-high of 898 rating points in the ICC Test batting rankings.

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rediff.com9 May 2025

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Back injury puts Australia captain Clarke out of India tour

Back injury puts Australia captain Clarke out of India tour

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will miss the limited-overs tour of India after failing to recover in time from a chronic back injury.

Aus Clarke to hang his boots after final Ashes Test

Aus Clarke to hang his boots after final Ashes Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

"The Test at the Oval will be my last," Clarke said in an interview to Sky Sports after the match.

Clarke may miss first West Indies Test

Clarke may miss first West Indies Test

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Australia batsman and vice-captain Michael Clarke may miss next week's first Test against West Indies following the death of his fiancee's father, Australian Associated Press reported on Monday. Clarke was granted compassionate leave by Cricket Australia last week to allow him to stay at home with model Lara Bingle during her father's illness.

Clarke regrets his 'dog' reference for Buchanan

Clarke regrets his 'dog' reference for Buchanan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has stood by his criticism for former coach John Buchanan, but has admitted that his 'dog' reference for the coach was a step 'too far'.

Australia captain Clarke re-injures hamstring

Australia captain Clarke re-injures hamstring

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke has re-injured his hamstring and will take no further part in Friday's one-day match against South Africa, governing body Cricket Australia said.

Ponting upset by criticism against retiring Clarke

Ponting upset by criticism against retiring Clarke

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Ricky Ponting has expressed his disappointment over a barrage of criticism levelled against retiring captain Michael Clarke following Australia's Ashes series defeat against England.

Here's why Bhajji is urging Clarke to 'come out of retirement'

Here's why Bhajji is urging Clarke to 'come out of retirement'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Monday took to Twitter to rub it in on former Australian captain Michael Clarke, urging him to "come out of retirement" since the current line-up lacks quality.

We were extremely poor, says Clarke

We were extremely poor, says Clarke

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Michael Clarke blames poor shot selection for narrow New Zealand loss.

Clarke undergoes successful surgery, career could be saved

Clarke undergoes successful surgery, career could be saved

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Michael Clarke's injury-ravaged career may not be as jeopardised as initially feared with the Australian captain and team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris saying that the surgery to fix his hamstring injury went "really well", giving him a good chance of being fit for the World Cup.

Clarke hints at spin tweak for second Test

Clarke hints at spin tweak for second Test

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Though Australia are still undecided about the composition of their team for the second Test, captain Michael Clarke says if they go with one spinner, it doesn't necessarily have to be Nathan Lyon.

Micheal-Kyly Clarke blessed with baby girl

Micheal-Kyly Clarke blessed with baby girl

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A close source revealed about the former Australian cricket team captain and his model wife welcoming their first child and though the delivery was premature, the baby and the mother were all well and healthy, News.com.au reported.

Ashes: Clarke fit for first Test, Bollinger misses out

Ashes: Clarke fit for first Test, Bollinger misses out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Australia batsman Michael Clarke is fit to start the first Ashes Test against England on Thursday but fast bowler Doug Bollinger will miss out, captain Ricky Ponting said on Wednesday.

Captain Clarke returns... just in time for the World Cup

Captain Clarke returns... just in time for the World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Australian batsman Michael Clarke has been cleared to make his return to international cricket during the upcoming World Cup without a practice match under his belt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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".

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.

Rohit faces DC spin test as MI eye winning ways

Rohit faces DC spin test as MI eye winning ways

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

An out of sorts Rohit Sharma will strive to keep himself relevant going forward in the Indian Premier League when he is challenged by Delhi Capitals' effective troika of spinners in Mumbai Indians' next match in Delhi on Sunday.

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.