Michael Clarke

Australian cricketer and captain

Michael Clarke - Australian cricketer and captain
Born

April 2nd, 1981
44 years ago

Died

December 19th, 1993
31 years ago — 12 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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An Australian cricketer, this individual had a prominent role in international cricket, playing as a right-handed batsman. Captain of the Australian national team, led the team to victory in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. Also known for his remarkable performances in Test and One Day Internationals, he contributed significantly to Australia's success during his career. After retiring from international cricket, took on various roles in the media and cricket commentary.

Captain of Australia in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

Achieved an average of over 50 in Test matches

Scored over 17,000 runs in international cricket

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