Michael Clarke's double ton

A masterly Michael Clarke has led an extraordinary demolition job for Australia to bludgeon the second Test — and the quest for the world No. 1 ranking - indisputably in the host's favour.

I cuffed Michael Clarke in Adelaide dressing room, says James Anderson

Before Simon Katich, there was Jimmy Anderson.

The rehabilitation of Michael Clarke

Chloe Saltau Allan Border Medal winner Michael Clarke has worked hard to lift his game.

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Michael Clarke on 'verge' of IPL deal, says Sourav Ganguly

Dominic Bossi Australian Test captain Michael Clarke is in negotiations with Indian Premier League franchise Pune Warriors, according to club captain Sourav Ganguly.

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Michael Clarke goes rallying

Stephen Ottley Australian cricket captain will indulge his love of cars in a rally event in Queensland.

We're not greedy, Michael Clarke says

Jim Morton Vice-captain Michael Clarke has denied Australia's top cricketers want more pay for less work but says they want to be reimbursed for a cut in family time.

Michael Clarke prepares for deputy duty

Philip Henderson Michael Clarke's path to the Test captaincy continues on Friday with the 27-year-old taking the field for the first time as Ricky Ponting's deputy.

Michael Clarke rested from NSW match

By Adam Cooper Batsman Michael Clarke became the latest star rested as Australia continued their no-risk policy before the start of a long campaign of almost constant cricket.

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His daughter's keeper: Haddin looks at game in a new light

Chris Barrett BRAD Haddin flies out of Sydney for London on Saturday, and he will not be back for a while - not until late August, in fact, when the Test leg of the Ashes tour finally ends.

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No muzzle on Clarke's men for Ashes

Chloe Saltau, Chris Barrett There is no danger Australia will follow England's lead and ban players from talking about the Ashes, after James Pattinson revealed the bowlers' plan to ''open up'' England by targeting their...

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Clarke happy to talk up Ashes

Chloe Saltau and Chris Barrett There is absolutely no danger that Australia will follow England's lead and ban its players from talking about the Ashes.

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Slur 'won't mar bid' on captaincy

Chris Barrett David Warner's outburst at journalists will not prevent him becoming captain.

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Warner is still captain material: Sutherland

Chris Barrett David Warner will not be scratched as a future captaincy candidate despite his extraordinary social media outburst at journalists, Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland says.

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IPL not a concern for Ashes build-up

James Sutherland is adamant Australia's Ashes bid in England will not be compromised by the Indian Premier League, describing the lead-up to the Test series in July and August as ''probably as good a...

Clarke stands up for besieged Warner

Michael Clarke has thrown his support behind embattled batsman David Warner, saying the opener can still captain Australia despite his recent Twitter spat.

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Cricket Australia fines Warner over tweets

Chloe Saltau David Warner's twitter tirade at journalists has cost him a $5750 fine, the maximum financial penalty for a first offence.

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Warner blasts journalists on Twitter

David Sygall Australian cricketer David Warner is likely to face disciplinary action from Cricket Australia after it appears he launched a blistering and lengthy tirade on Twitter against two of the Australian...

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Bitter tweet might cost Warner tour

David Sygall David Warner might have surrendered his place on cricket's most prestigious tour.

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Clarke on track for Ashes

David Sygall In almost 100 Tests spanning close to a decade, Michael Clarke has missed only one due to his chronic back problem. The worrying things is, it was during Australia's most recent tour to India.