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Clarke surpasses Bradman in most runs list

Clarke surpasses Bradman in most runs list

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke has surpassed the run-scoring feat of Australia batting great Don Bradman after completing 7,000 Test runs during the first Test against India in Chennai on Friday.

Clarke, Pearson Commonwealth Games fastest

Clarke, Pearson Commonwealth Games fastest

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Jamaican Leron Clarke emerged the fastest man of the Commonwealth Games, clocking the second quickest time of 10.12 seconds on Indian soil, while Australia's Sally Pearson won the women's 100m dash in 11.28 seconds on Thursday.

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.

Champions Trophy: Clarke doubtful for opener against England

Champions Trophy: Clarke doubtful for opener against England

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The panic surrounding Australian captain Michael Clarke's fitness is showing no sign of subsiding as he still remains in doubt for Australia's ICC Champions Trophy opener against England on Saturday, with teammates beginning preparations without him in Birmingham.

Clarke to play Ashes tour opener against Somerset

Clarke to play Ashes tour opener against Somerset

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Australian captain Michael Clarke has been selected to play in the first Ashes tour warm-up game against Somerset on Wednesday, giving a much-needed boost to Australia's Ashes campaign.

The curious case of Michael Clarke's injury

The curious case of Michael Clarke's injury

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Warne wonders why Australia captain ruled out of WC opener against England.

Recuperating Clarke doubtful about making start of World Cup

Recuperating Clarke doubtful about making start of World Cup

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke doubts he will be fit for the start of the World Cup in February but hopes to be back at some stage during the tournament.

Fresh injury scare for Aus skipper Clarke

Fresh injury scare for Aus skipper Clarke

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Australian hopes of winning the last One-day against Sri Lanka in Hobart to level the series was dealt a major blow after captain Michael Clarke rolled his ankle at training on Tuesday during a simple fielding drill and was carried from the ground.

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 defends positive approach

Clarke defends positive approach

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

The right-hander said the pitch was much as the same as Thursday, when 17 wickets fell in a frenetic day.

Clarke takes responsibility for disappointing batting

Clarke takes responsibility for disappointing batting

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

A livid Michael Clarke has lashed out at his team-mates for the manner in which they lost the first two Tests against India, saying 'we have let each other down'.

Ponting and Clarke, united by success and failure

Ponting and Clarke, united by success and failure

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

As Michael Clarke gets ready to play the final Test of his career, what will be remembered -- like his predecessor Ricky Ponting -- will not be their many triumphs, but the failure to win the Ashes on English soil.

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

Clarke complains of having lost power to coach, team management

Clarke complains of having lost power to coach, team management

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke believes the coach and the team management have too much say and authority in Australian cricket.

Australia captain Clarke believes victory still possible

Australia captain Clarke believes victory still possible

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Captain Michael Clarke said positive batting had been the key to his unbeaten double century and Australia's remarkable turnaround of fortunes in the first Test against South Africa on Monday.

Clarke's 218 puts Australia on front foot

Clarke's 218 puts Australia on front foot

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke scored a brilliant unbeaten double century to give the hosts a remarkable 37-run first innings lead on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa on Monday.

Clarke tames Bopanna again

Clarke tames Bopanna again

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

The Irishman continued his dominance to win the third leg of the ITF Men's Satellite tennis circuit on Saturday.

Bopanna, Clarke in final

Bopanna, Clarke in final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

The former got the better of Nitin Kirtane while Irishman Peter Clarke beat Vinod Sridhar in the semi-finals of the ITF Satellite tournament.

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.

Who's better: Kohli or Smith? Clarke refrains from making front-page headlines

Who's better: Kohli or Smith? Clarke refrains from making front-page headlines

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith are on even keel as far as leadership qualities are concerned, feels former Australia skipper Michael Clarke even though he rates the Indian captain as a slightly better ODI batsman.

Australia haven't peaked yet, says skipper Clarke

Australia haven't peaked yet, says skipper Clarke

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Skipper Michael Clarke thinks Australia have not yet peaked at the World Cup despite reaching the final against neighbours New Zealand by beating reigning champions India on Thursday.

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.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 3, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 3, 2024

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

A summary of India's athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

Michael Clark learns to drive 'tuk tuk' in Bengaluru

Michael Clark learns to drive 'tuk tuk' in Bengaluru

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Former skipper Michael Clarke, who is officiating as a commentator in the ongoing four-match series between India and Australia, is trying to 'master' his skills on driving auto-rickshaw.

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 doubtful for Sunday's clash against India

Clarke doubtful for Sunday's clash against India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

Australian skipper Michael Clarke has been rendered doubtful for Sunday's crucial tri-series ODI match against India, a media report said on Saturday.

Clarke joins an exclusive club

Clarke joins an exclusive club

Rediff.com21 Nov 2004

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as Portugal came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1.

Injured Clarke to miss Lanka match

Injured Clarke to miss Lanka match

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke has been ruled out of Friday's triangular series match against Sri Lanka in Sydney with a right hamstring injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

Ponting and Clarke steady Australia

Ponting and Clarke steady Australia

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

A century stand between skipper Ricky Ponting and vice-captain Michael Clarke kept Australia afloat as they reached 194 for five at tea on the first day of the first Test against South Africa Thursday.

I could play three more Ashes series: Clarke

I could play three more Ashes series: Clarke

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Australian captain Michael Clarke has dismissed the idea of being driven into retirement by a degenerative back problem and believes he could play three more Ashes series over the next five years.

Spotted: Stuart Clark

Spotted: Stuart Clark

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

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Jack Clarke is CA chairman

Jack Clarke is CA chairman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

South Australian solicitor Jack Clarke has been elected as Cricket Australia (CA) chairman, following Creagh O'Connor's retirement.

Our youth vs India's old wise: Clarke

Our youth vs India's old wise: Clarke

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke says the "youth and enthusiasm" of his team would be up against India's "old wise heads" during the eagerly-awaited Test series from December 26.

Indian-American couple jailed for forcing relative to work at gas station

Indian-American couple jailed for forcing relative to work at gas station

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

A United States court has sentenced an Indian-American couple to prison for coercing their relative to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years by bringing him to the United States on the pretext of helping enrol him in a school.

Clarke quits NZ tour for personal reasons

Clarke quits NZ tour for personal reasons

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Michael Clarke has abruptly quit the tour of New Zealand due to undisclosed 'personal reasons' amid speculation that the Australian vice-captain has flown back home to be with his scandal-hit girlfriend.

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.

Clarke fit and raring to go against New Zealand

Clarke fit and raring to go against New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Michael Clarke feels his fittest in five years for the World Cup clash against New Zealand.

Clarke is Australia's million dollar man

Clarke is Australia's million dollar man

Rediff.com7 Dec 2008

Michael Clarke has replaced his skipper Ricky Ponting as the highest earning cricketer in the Australian team according to an estimate, which puts his salary to $ 1.01 million.