Michael Clarke is a former Australian cricket captain and stylish middle-order batter, remembered for his elegant stroke play and leadership during a transitional era for Australian cricket.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: Michael John Clarke
- Born: 2 April 1981, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- Age: 44 years
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Bowling Style: Left-arm orthodox (occasional)
- Role: Batter, Captain
- Nicknames: “Pup”
Michael Clarke Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 115 | 8,643 | 49.1 | 28 | 329* |
| ODIs | 245 | 7,981 | 44.6 | 8 | 130 |
| T20Is | 34 | 488 | 21.2 | 0 | 67 |
| IPL | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 0 | 39 |
Career Highlights
- Test Triple Century: Scored 329 vs India in Sydney (2012)*, one of the highest individual Test scores.
- Captaincy: Led Australia from 2011–2015, guiding them to the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup victory.
- Ashes Success: Captained Australia to a 5–0 Ashes whitewash in 2013–14.
- Awards: Allan Border Medal (2005, 2009, 2012, 2013), Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2010).
- Style: Known for his fluent cover drives and ability to dominate spin bowling.
Net Worth & Post-Career
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): $22–25 million USD
- Income Sources: Cricket Australia contracts (until 2015), IPL earnings, commentary, media work, endorsements, business ventures.
- Post-Retirement Roles: Cricket commentator, columnist, motivational speaker, and media personality.
✅ In short, Michael Clarke is remembered as a stylish batter and influential captain who led Australia to World Cup glory and left a legacy of resilience and elegance.
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