Michael Clarke of Australia celebrates after he scored his century during day two of the Second Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 6, 2013 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)
It was the year back in 2003 when PUP came out to play his first ODI against England at Adelaide Oval. At the very first day, he left whole lot of impression to his team mates with his not out 39 runs, 1 wickets and 1 fabulous run out of Hoggard, Austraila won that match by 4 wickets and Clarke began his historic cricket career till today.
Michael Clarke
A young man could do anything with the bat, but he has matured into one of the game’s most professional, reliable and focussed players, and has been entrusted with the task of leading the Test team out of a trough
Michael Clarke
most effective run-maker in the five-day game
has announced his international retirement following Ashes series defeat to England. A great leader and a great test batsman of all time Michael Clarke has 8628 test runs with an average of 49.30 and 28 centuries.
Michael Clarke
Retirement announced after Australia’s humiliating defeat against England
International cricket community reaction on Clarke Retirement
BCCI
He might have called it time on his career but @MClarke23 has left a lot of memories to cherish #ThankYouMichael pic.twitter.com/aiXvClmqfT
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 8, 2015
Hashim Amla
Congrats @MClarke23 on a great career. Many memorable battles against the Proteas for sure. All the best for the future. — hashim amla (@amlahash) August 8, 2015
Mitchell Johnson
Well done England on the ashes return. Bad luck Aussie boys but we will still have a crack 5th test! Congrats @MClarke23 on your career.
— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) August 8, 2015
Bangladesh Cricket
Congrats to @MClarke23 for a magnificent career. Best wishes from Bangladesh. https://t.co/8yOeCHlHN1 — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) August 8, 2015
James Anderson
A lot of respect on the England balcony for Michael Clarke… pic.twitter.com/iIx1giBC0v
— James Anderson (@jimmy9) August 8, 2015
Kevin Pietersen
See you in Melbourne as our skipper, @MClarke23! Magnificent career! Be real proud of yourself! T20 train is LOTS of fun! @StarsBBL x — Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) August 8, 2015
Cricket.com.au
“Has it been a tour one or two long for some of the players?” “Maybe for the captain” – @MClarke23 #Ashes
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) August 8, 2015
ICC
BREAKING: Michael Clarke announces his retirement from international cricket, Will play final Test Match at The Oval pic.twitter.com/KbmHF97hjM — ICC (@ICC) August 8, 2015
Thank you for your wonderful cricket for the past 12 years.
A well compiled article.
He is a Legend, the best lad with whom we grew up, a cute pup. My first love 🙂 my best boy, 28 test century and only few knows about it
We will remember your contribution to the International Cricket. You are wonderful player, Michael….. still one last game remaining to see you…… Good luck
well done Michael Clarke. still 1 last game reameaning to see you.
best of luck for your future after Cricket
As captain of the team, my performances have been nowhere near the level and the standard they need to be an Australian cricketer and to be captain. “The boys have worked hard, I don’t blame anyone in that change room. “As a team we haven’t performed as well as we needed to be beat England, and as a captain I certainly haven’t led from the front.”
Only Clarke can tell this.