Players / Michael Clarke

The Investec Ashes 2013

Clarke's Ashes squad fragmented

Jun 18, 2013: A strong show of unity is needed after the problems that have dogged the start of their tour

Australia v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval

Australia focused, Clarke remains hopeful

Jun 16, 2013: Michael Clarke has admitted the off-field drama surrounding the Australia team has affected preparation for his side's must-win group match against Sri Lanka

Champions Trophy 2013

Clarke concedes captaincy damage

Jun 15, 2013: Australia's captain Michael Clarke has conceded the actions of David Warner and other team-mates in Birmingham have constituted a serious blow to his leadership

Champions Trophy 2013

Clarke hopeful of Sri Lanka return

Jun 14, 2013: Michael Clarke is not certain whether he will be fit to face Sri Lanka in Australia's vital last Champions Trophy group match on Monday but has declared that he "will definitely be back for the Ashes"

Aus v NZ, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston

Clarke ruled out of New Zealand match

Jun 11, 2013: Australia will again be without their captain Michael Clarke for Wednesday's Champions Trophy match against New Zealand as he continues to battle an ongoing back problem

Champions Trophy

Twilight heists and chewed nails

Jun 8, 2013: Five unforgettable matches from previous editions of the Champions Trophy

Eng v Aus, Champions Trophy Group A, Edgbaston

Ashes put aside for Trophy opener

Jun 7, 2013: It may be the first of many England versus Australia clashes over the next few months but both teams have their eyes on the initial prize at Edgbaston

Champions Trophy 2013

Clarke ruled out of England match

Jun 6, 2013: Michael Clarke has been ruled out of Australia's opening Champions Trophy match against England on Saturday and vice-captain George Bailey will lead the side in his absence

Champions Trophy 2013

Australia play out worst nightmare

Jun 4, 2013: Australia took one look at their worst nightmare and discovered that it felt as real as ever after being bowled out for 65 in Cardiff with their captain Michael Clarke on the sidelines

Aus v Ind, Champions Trophy warm-up, Cardiff

Clarke's back causes Australia concern

Jun 4, 2013: Four days before Australia's opening Champions Trophy match against England, Michael Clarke will visit a specialist in London after his long-standing back problem flared up

Champions Trophy 2013

Australia 'focused on Champions Trophy'

May 27, 2013: Michael Clarke flew out of Sydney on Sunday night confident that a strong start to Australia's tour of England in the Champions Trophy could have a knock-on effect for the Ashes

The Ashes 2013

Clarke's Ashes warning for batsmen

May 15, 2013: As he delivered a series of reassurances that a degenerative back condition would not hobble his forthcoming Ashes campaign, Australia's captain Michael Clarke issued a stern reminder that the tourists' promising pace battery would be rendered useless wit

Don't write off Australia just yet

May 2, 2013: Dynasties are frequently built from the depths of humiliation. A nip here, a tuck there, and Australia could pose a serious threat

Australia's quest for a leader

May 1, 2013: The most significant leadership appointment of their winter tours to England may not have been for the Ashes

Wisden 2013 - leading cricketer in the world

Michael Clarke

Apr 10, 2013: Wisden's 2013 leading cricketer in the world

Australia news

Clarke waylaid by gastro

Apr 1, 2013: Australia's captain Michael Clarke was taken by ambulance to Sutherland hospital in Sydney overnight after suffering a severe bout of gastroenteritis

Australia news

Clarke out of the IPL, saved for the Ashes

Mar 26, 2013: Michael Clarke will forsake the IPL in order take much-needed rest at home as the best remedy for back and hamstring problems

India v Australia, 4th Test, Delhi, 3rd day

Watson most culpable of substandard batting order

Mar 24, 2013: As a senior player with a good record from his previous Tests in India, much more was needed from Shane Watson in this series

Australia news

Clarke smarting from 'kick up the backside'

Mar 23, 2013: Michael Clarke returned home early from India nursing a tender back and a humbled team

You're my series bunny

Mar 22, 2013: Michael Clarke has fallen to Ravindra Jadeja five times in the current series. Here are other instances when one bowler has had the wood on a batsman over a tour