Clarke to take on spin-legend Shane WarneNovember 15th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Michael Clarke will take on spin-legend Shane Warne in next week's All Stars Twenty20 blockbuster, after he persuaded chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch how keen he was to play. "I've spoken to Andrew Hilditch and told him I'm really keen to play.
Clarke comeback for series against Windies at a critical stageNovember 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australia's vice-captain Michael Clarke will fly to Melbourne today for a medical assessment likely to decide whether he will be fit for the start of the Test series against the West Indies. Clarke will see team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris for a detailed examination before attempting to step up his training after struggling for almost two months to overcome a degenerative back problem.
Michael Clarke in no rush to marry Lara BingleOctober 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian cricketer Michael Clarke has dismissed rumors that the date of his marriage with model fiancee Lara Bingle has been set. The sportsman insisted that they have no immediate plans of tying the knot.
Michael Clarke poses with Lara Bingle for steamy photo shootOctober 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian cricketer Michael Clarke and model fiancee Lara Bingle recently did a steamy photo shoot for energy drink Synergy. The sportsman seemed happy to enter the showbiz world by doing a joint campaign with her lover for the first time.
Michael Clarke, Lara Bingle pose for steamy photoshootOctober 4th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Michael Clarke and his fiancée Lara Bingle posed for their first joint project, promoting a no-carbs, no-sugar energy drink. The vice-captain of the Australian cricket team was seen wearing only black jeans as he lounged with the model, who was wrapped in an oversize underwear and cropped T-shirt for the Synergy ad.
David Hussey to replace injured Clarke for Champions TrophyOctober 1st, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Australian batsman David Hussey has been called up to replace injured vice-captain Michael Clarke for the remaining games of the Champions Trophy being held in South Africa. Hussey has received the call-up after Clarke was ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury.larke has been struggling with the back pain for many years and has been managing the injury through the taxing international schedule that the Australians have.
Clarke defends coach Nielsen's decision to take a breakSeptember 4th, 2009 LONDON - Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke has defended coach Tim Nielsen's decision to take a break after the fourth game of the seven-match series against England, saying he deserves it. Nielsen will rejoin the team for the Champions Trophy in South Africa later this month.
Lee raring to go against England batsman in ODI series: ClarkeSeptember 4th, 2009 LONDON - Stand-in Australian ODI captain Michael Clarke has declared that paceman Brett Lee, who has had a frustrating tour of England so far, is raring to have a go at the England batsman. Lee, who missed the entire Ashes series, displayed a glimpse of frightening pace during their rain-affected Twenty20 series in Manchester, and is likely to be included in the first of the seven-match series, starting at The Oval today.
Oz cricketers Clarke, Johnson may get smaller IPL pay packetsAugust 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian stars such as Michael Clarke and Mitchell Johnson have been warned that as and when they decide to join the Indian Premier League (IPL), they can expect far smaller wage packages than they would have received by joining for the inaugural tournament. Clarke has expressed a desire to enter the IPL next year, after refusing to enter the player auction for the first two years - as did Johnson - to focus on their international careers.
Clarke, Hedblom share lead at KLM OpenAugust 22nd, 2009 Clarke, Hedblom share lead at KLM OpenZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Peter Hedblom shot a second straight 4-under 66 Friday to share the lead with defending champion Darren Clarke at 8 under halfway through the KLM Open. The pair had a one-stroke lead over a group of five that included Sweden's Oskar Henningsson (66), Wales' Bradley Dredge (67), Ireland's Peter Lawrie (68), England's Kenneth Ferrie (67), and Australia's Wade Ormsby (67).
Clarke backs Ponting to show his class at The OvalAugust 20th, 2009 SURREY - Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke has warned England that they should fear the Australian captain Ricky Ponting as he plays the fifth and final Ashes Test match at The Oval that will determine his legacy. "You see Punter in World Cup finals or huge matches and he always stands up,'" The Daily Telegraph quoted Clarke, as saying.
Flintoff gets green signal for final Test farewellAugust 11th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has got the green light to make his emotional Test farewell in the Ashes decider at The Oval. Freddie's specialist is reported to have told him on Monday that his wonky right knee can withstand five more days' cricket.
Michael Clarke poses for new range of Bonds Boxer shortsJuly 11th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Before he flew to England for the Ashes, Australian cricket star Michael Clarke posed in his sponsor Bonds' new range of Boxer shorts. According to reports, the undies seem to be made for the man who goes "commando".
'Pup' Clarke maybe sacked from 20-20 squadJune 14th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian vice-captain Michael 'Pup' Clarke is facing the sack from our Twenty20 team. According to The Australian, the selectors are seriously concerned about Clarke's ability in the shortest form of the game - and have got the statistics to back them up.
Michael Clarke says Lara Bingle's a crazy driverMay 31st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian cricket vice-captain Michael Clarke has admitted that he is scared of her fiancie Lara Bingle's driving. In an interview with GQ magazine, Clarke said that Bingle is a crazy driver and he finds it scary to sit in the passenger seat of her Aston Martin.
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