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Michael Clarke to announce retirement after Ashes 2015 Australian Test skipper Michael Clarke has confirmed that he is will be retire from an international cricket once the current Ashes series concluded at the Oval. The 34-year-old batsman will play for his country for the final time in the fifth Test at the Oval.  Cricket Australia confirmed the news shortly after England won the Ashes with 78 run victory in the fourth Test at the Trent Bridge: Michael Clarke will play at The Oval, his 115th and final Test match. #ThanksPup pic.twitter.com/NnndN8C1pT — cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) August 8, 2015 Clarke's wife Kyly has paid tribute to her husband after the right-handed batsman announced his retirement: It's been written in the history books that my Darling husband @michaelclarkeofficial has been one of the worlds best batsman and one of Australia's best Captains of Cricket & we couldn't agree more. You will always be our champion & Bubby...

Australian Test captain Michael Clarke has claimed that it is a mistake to ignore English batsman Kevin Pietersen for the summer’s Ashes 2015. England will be weaker without Kevin Pietersen, the 34-year-old claimed as he prepared for the Ashes in England starting in July 8.  "There's probably two sides for me - there is the personal side where obviously I feel for KP [Pietersen] because I get on well with him and I would love to see him back playing cricket for England," Clarke said at a media conference at Sydney Airport .  "His form has been outstanding, he's still a great player, I know he still wants to play so I feel for him on that side.  "On the other side, we go there soon to play against England. Any team without Kevin Pietersen in it, I don't think is as strong."  The most controversial batsman was sacked by ECB last year following a 5-0 defeat to Australia. However Pietersen was told last week by Andrew Strau...

The 33-year-old Michael Clarke, who is recovering from hamstring surgery will lead the Australia's 15-man squad for the ICC cricket World Cup 2015, but he has to prove his fitness until February 21 for the one-day tournament. Surprisingly, the all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been included in a squad despite sustaining a hamstring injury during the second Test against India in Brisbane. Post by cricket.com.au . The four-times World Cup winners - Australia are the favourites to lift the title once again this year and will start their campaign against England at Melbourne on February 14. Australia Squad : Michael Clarke (c), George Bailey, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Steve Smith, Shane Watson.

Australia skipper Michael Clarke, who was forced from the pitch with a hamstring injury on the fifth and final day of the first Test against India at Adelaide. The 33-year-old picked up the injury while attempting to field a shot from Indian skipper Virat Kohli in the 44th over. The captain immediately left the ground to undergo scans on his right leg at a nearby hospital. Later - The left handed batsman has admitted that he might never play cricket again after sustaining a hamstring injury. "I had a scan and the results are not fantastic. I'm going to struggle to make any more part in the series," BBC Sport quotes Clarke as saying. "There's a chance I may never play again. I've got to be honest with myself." Clarke ruled himself out of the remainder of the Test series following the dramatic a 48-run victory on Saturday afternoon. Shaun Marsh, 31, who plays for the Western Warriors in Australian domestic cricket - will...

Cricket Australia (CA) have announced ODI squad for the Tour of India , starting from a T20 international on October 10 at Rajkot. Australia skipper Michael Clarke has been ruled out with a low back injury. Callum Ferguson will replace Clarke in the ODI squad while the right-handed batsman George Bailey will lead the ODI and T20 side. Nic Maddinson from New South Wales Blues left-handed batsman has been added to the T20 squad. Australia to play one Twent20 International and seven ODIs starting from October 10, 2013. The National Selector, John Inverarity said: " Michael (Clarke) was very keen to captain the ODI team to India but unfortunately he hasn't progressed enough to be available for selection. "His replacement is Callum Ferguson, whose form in 50-over cricket during the last Australian summer was impressive. George Bailey will captain the ODI team in Michael's absence. " Australian T20 squad : George Bailey (captain), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Aa...

Australian cricket team Captain Michael Clarke has been ruled out of the entire season of IPL 6 due to a back injury. Aaron Finch , The Australian Right-handed batsman who plays for Victoria will replace him in the Pune Warriors squad for the upcoming season of IPL. Finch will join Pune Warriors after playing for Rajasthan Royals in 2010 and Delhi Daredevils in 2011 and 2012. He plays for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League and averaged 66.40 in eight matches last season, scoring 332 runs with a highest score of 111 not out. Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews to lead Pune Warriors in IPL season 6

Michael Clarke from Australia has been named captain of the ICC's Test Team of the Year 2011-12 . ICC Test Team of the Year 2011-12 : Alastair Cook, Hashim Amla, Kumar Sangakkara, Jacques Kallis, Michael Clarke (capt), Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Matt Prior (wk), Stuart Broad, Saeed Ajmal, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, AB de Villiers (12th man)

Australia captain Michael Clarke has stated that he will take retrirement from all forms of cricket before he passed his mid-30s. Clarke said, " I am enjoying playing now but in time I won't be the guy playing at 38, 39, 40." "I hope I can have my impact in a short space of time and then be finished. I would love to see the team have success, achieve what it can achieve, " he added.

Australian Test captain, Michael Clarke tied the knot with a model Kyly Boldy in a secret ceremony, saying he was " the happiest guy in the world. " Clarke tweeted via twitter, " Happiest guy in the world. Married KylyBoldy yesterday in front of our gorgeous families. Couldn't be happier! "

Pune Warriors have signed Australia's Test and ODI captain Michael Clarke for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League   (IPL), begins from April 4. The Australian players including Michael Clarke will miss the first three weeks of the IPL tournament because of an Test series in the West Indies.

Australian Captain Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting has been included in 16-man squad for the three-Test match series in the Caribbean starting from next month. Australia Test Squad : Michael Clarke (captain), Peter Forrest, Michael Beer, Shane Watson, Nathan Lyon, Ryan Harris, Brad Haddin, Michael Hussey, Ricky Ponting, Ed Cowan, James Pattinson, Ben Hilfenhaus, Matthew Wade, Peter Siddle, David Warner and Mitchell Starc.

Michael Clarke , Australian captain won third Allan Border Medal as the cricketer of the year at in awards ceremony on Monday. Clarke made 1,167 runs with an average of 68.65 in 11 Tests and Ponting made 837 runs with an average of 52.31 in 10 Tests. They both polled with nine votes, However Clarke was awarded the title because of major votes.

Australia's aggressive opener David Warner has been selected in the test team for series against New Zealand. Warner replaces all-rounder ShaneWatson . Mitchell Johnson , Patrick Cummins, Ryan Harris and Shaun Marsh have been ruled out from the test series due to injury. Australia's new fast bowling attack James Pattinson, Ben Cutting and Mitchell Starc have been included in the team. Squad : Michael Clarke (captain), David Warner, Phillip Hughes, Michael Hussey, Ricky Ponting , Usman Khawaja, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Starc, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson and Ben Cutting.

Melbourne, Friday, November 11, 2011 Cricket Australia (CA) announced that former Test wicketkeeper Rod Marsh and Andy Bichel will become new part time selector in the five member panel. In the new selection Committee Marsh and Bichel will join chairman John Inverarity and current Captain Michael Clarke . Each Member of the Panel have been part of the national team. Bichel played 19 Tests between 1996 and 2004. Marsh said " I'm excited to be back working for Cricket Australia. It's been a decade since I last worked for CA. " Bichel said " I'm really looking forward to working with John (Inverarity), Rod (Marsh), Michael (Clarke), Cameron (Australia Twenty20 captain Cameron White) and the incoming head coach as we continue to take Australian cricket in the right direction. "

Melbourne, Friday, October 14, 2011 Australia's test and ODI Captain Michael Clarke says he is "very confident" none of his fellow players have been involved in spot-fixing matches . Clarke said, he was surprised by the claims against Australian cricketers. A Bookie named Mazhar Majeed claimed against the Australians during the hearing of the ICC spot fixing in London court. But dismissed by an ICC investigator and given clean chit to Australian cricketers.

Australian batsman and former Captain Ricky Ponting has expressed his desire to become a selector , stating that the I always fights to get a place but it could not happened during my captaincy, but now after applying the recommendation of the Committee Captain Michael Clarke has been assigned the responsibility of the selector, which will prove good enough for the team. Ponting Said " I know that 10-15 years ago, Captain and coach to the selection Committee took place in how much protest and this will benefit a lot. "

Michael Clarke , Australian Test captain has decided not to take part in the KFC T20 Big Bash League and do concentrate on Test preparations Clarke said : " I will not be committing for this year in the KFC T20 Big Bash League.My goal is to play T20 cricket domestically, But at the moment, my commitment and focus is with the Australian team , We have a big 6 months ahead. "

Sydney, Tuesday, 31 May 2011 Australia fast bowler Brett Lee believes that Michael Clarke will prove to be a successful captain and believes Former captain Ricky Ponting can play a major role for the team as well as for the Young Players in the Team. Brett Lee, said to the local newspaper in the interview - there is no doubt that Clarke has a good understanding of cricket.he also proved himself while he was Vice-captain of the team. I believe that he will do great work for Australian cricket . Its Not that he became suddenly the candidate of this post,from the last several years he was in monitoring of Ricky Ponting and he was also in the position of vice-captain. Lee said - He understand well the game and team players. He has the respect of team members, So he can play a greater role for the team