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Michael Clarke out of IPL

Australian captain Michael Clarke will miss up to 10 weeks of cricket as he recovers from back and hamstring issues.

Michael Clarke's double ton

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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

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Before Simon Katich, there was Jimmy Anderson.

The rehabilitation of Michael Clarke

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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

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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

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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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Warner blasts journalists on Twitter

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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

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

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Clarke on track for Ashes

Michael Clarke.

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.

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Skipper Clarke back on track

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David Sygall Despite an intense schedule this year, Australian captain Michael Clarke has been putting in the work to make sure his back will hold up.

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Subtract Nine from Ten and see what viewers are left with

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Richard Hinds Since it was revealed by Fairfax Media that Ten had emerged as a very real alternative to Nine as the broadcaster of Australian cricket, it has been impossible to ignore a harrowing image.

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Lyon will fight for Ashes spot

Sport. Media function to promote next month's British and Irish Lions V Wallabies Rugby Test and the coming cricket Ashes test in England, at the AIS. Australian spin bowler, Nathan Lyon, speaks at the function. May 8th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin Nathan Lyon has consulted Michael Clarke about what he needs to do to retain his place in the Test side for the Ashes.

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Rising from the Ashes?

Cricketing royalty: The Queen greets the 1989 Australian team.

David Sygall, Sydney At the Ashes squad announcement, former captain Mark Taylor gave the compliment of an era.

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Is 2013 the new 1985 ... or 89?

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David Sygall At the Ashes squad announcement, former Australian captain Mark Taylor gave the compliment of an era.

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Bailey beats Wade for one-day deputy's gig

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03:  George Bailey of Australia bats during game two of the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series between Australia and the West Indies at WACA on February 3, 2013 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Deposed Test wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has been overlooked as Australia's one-day vice-captain with Tasmanian George Bailey appointed as Michael Clarke's deputy for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

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Agar the probable spin twin

Chloe Saltau Teen spinner Ashton Agar is closing in on the second spinner's berth for the Ashes tour.

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Australia better than many think: Strauss

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London Triple Ashes-winning former England captain Andrew Strauss predicts Australia will defy their doubters by putting up a huge fight in the coming series.