Michael Clarke – Cricketing Statistics
| Name | Michael Clarke |
|---|---|
| Player Type | Right-handed Batsman |
| Date of Birth | April 2, 1981 |
| Father’s Name | Les Clarke |
| Birthplace | Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia |
| Career Start | January 2003 (ODIs), October 2004 (Tests), February 2005 (T20Is) |
| Retirement Date | August 29, 2015 (ODIs), August 8, 2015 (Tests), August 30, 2010 (T20Is) |
| Matches Played | 245 (ODIs), 115 (Tests), 34 (T20Is) |
| Centuries | 8 (ODIs), 28 (Tests), 0 (T20Is) |
| Half Centuries | 58 (ODIs), 27 (Tests), 0 (T20Is) |
| Ducks | 10 (ODIs), 8 (Tests), 2 (T20Is) |
| Nervous Nineties | 1 (Tests) |
| Wickets | 57 (ODIs), 31 (Tests), 4 (T20Is) |
| Captainship in Matches | 74 (ODIs), 47 (Tests), 12 (T20Is) |
| Man of the Matches | 19 (ODIs), 7 (Tests), 1 (T20Is) |
Biography of Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke, born on April 2, 1981, in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia, is a former Australian cricketer and one of the most stylish and elegant right-handed batsmen in the game. He was renowned for his exceptional timing, technique, and ability to play both spin and pace with ease.
Clarke made his debut for Australia in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in January 2003 and in Test matches in October 2004. He quickly rose through the ranks and established himself as one of the key players in the Australian cricket team.
As a batsman, Clarke was prolific in all formats of the game, amassing runs against various oppositions. In ODIs, he scored 8 centuries and 58 half-centuries, while in Test cricket, he amassed an impressive 28 centuries and 27 half-centuries. His ability to score big hundreds and rescue Australia from difficult situations earned him a reputation as one of the finest Test batsmen of his time.
Apart from his batting prowess, Clarke was a useful part-time bowler who could chip in with crucial wickets. He contributed 57 wickets in ODIs, 31 wickets in Tests, and 4 wickets in T20 Internationals.
In addition to his playing skills, Clarke displayed strong leadership qualities, and he served as the captain of the Australian cricket team in all formats. Under his captaincy, Australia achieved significant success, including reclaiming the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015.
Clarke’s cricketing journey was not without challenges, as injuries often plagued him. However, his dedication and passion for the sport helped him overcome obstacles and achieve great heights in his career.
After a successful cricketing journey, Michael Clarke retired from international cricket in 2015. Post-retirement, he remained involved in the cricketing world as a commentator, coach, and mentor to young cricketers.
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