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Australia in New Zealand 2009-10
Clarke's trip home delays Test squad announcement
Cricinfo staff
March 9, 2010
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Michael Clarke's dash home to support his fiancee Lara Bingle has forced a delay in the naming of Australia's Test squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand. The touring party was set to be announced on Tuesday but following Clarke's decision to fly home from the one-dayers it is unclear how long he intends to be away from the game.
The vice-captain is still expected to be named in the squad that will play two Tests in Wellington and Hamilton later this month. His manager Chris White confirmed on Tuesday that the "personal matters" referred to by Cricket Australia when he flew home were related to Bingle, who is embroiled in a controversy over a topless photo of her published in a magazine.
"Michael has come home to support Lara through this difficult time," White told AAP. Bingle has been under intense media scrutiny after the photo, which was allegedly taken in 2006 by the AFL footballer Brendan Fevola, found its way into print and she subsequently launched legal action against Fevola.
Clarke left the tour so quickly on Monday that some of his team-mates were not even aware he had departed until the following morning. After Australia won Tuesday's game in Hamilton, the captain Ricky Ponting said he did not know how long he would be without his second-in-command.
"We don't know yet," Ponting said. "I haven't heard from him today and I don't really expect to. We'll give him as much time as he needs and all that we can do is give him as much support as possible. The last thing that I said to him last night before he left was for him just to take as much time as he needed."
The Tasmania captain George Bailey has been added to the one-day squad as Clarke's replacement. He said he was keen to take his chance if a debut came in one of the final two matches over the next few days.
"I obviously read that Michael was coming home in the paper, which is unfortunate for him," Bailey said. "But so many Australian players have grabbed that opportunity when that's been handed to them, that's how a lot of people have made their starts. So I'm very excited for myself and Michael will obviously work through his issues."
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For some time now I have been having second thoughts about M.Clarke . It is obvious to see that his mind is not fully on Cricket , and I think it could be worse if he was on Tour in England , and had to slip home suddenly for personal reasons . Yes he is getting older , but does not seem to be improving with experience and age . Brett Lee seemed to make a good decision with his personal problem , which would have been a very hard one in comparison to Michael's . Everyone feels for people when personal problems strike , but if they want to keep earning the big pay packets they get nowadays , then it's not hard to work out which way they are going to bend. Yes , we do have a good bench , and we also have confidence back in the team . We are on the way up again. Good luck to all players .
Posted by keblerelf92 on (March 10 2010, 01:27 AM GMT)I'm not sure his presence back in Australia has helped the situation, I think his abandoning the tour has only drawn international attention to the scandal. I hope the selectors pick Cameron White as his replacement, I think he's a long term prospect for the test team. For those that disagree they should remember when Clarke himself made his debut he had a fc average the wrong side of 40 and look what a "success" he has turned out to be. Hopefully White's powerful hitting in limited over games doesnt turn the selectors away.
Posted byIs he Michael Clarke deserter? (probably not, cos they didn't miss him in the most important gave of the series) He's more a protected species? The Australian selectors need to review Clarke's position. Simon Katich, Brad Haddin, Michael Hussey and Cameron White all have good claims for the vice captaincy. Long-term, the selectors should look at grooming a younger, more capable leader, probably White. Clarke is no pup, he's 29 going on 40. His fielding is questionable (shown up by his captain) he doesn't bowl anymore and he's been is shielded at 5. If Clarke does come back in the national team, he needs to earn his place. He could start by taking more responsibilty and batting up the order.
Posted byGreat man, Michael Clarke. He is a very nice person.
Posted byya man u r right....aus r the best team in all format of the game in the world...they hav the best domestic structure in the world...n most importantly they hav the best bench strength in the world..n the last they hav the best batsmen in the world ricky ponting..best blower mitchell johnson...i just love them
Posted by Geraldine on (March 09 2010, 10:51 AM GMT)Big loss for Australia if he doesn't play the tests, but Australia should still win comfortably. If he can't make it back, the selectors shouldn't mess up the batting order (and Phil Hughes' head) and should just replace him with Klinger.
Posted by zahidi on (March 09 2010, 09:26 AM GMT)thats the best decision taken by clarke. it again shows his commitments to both family and country. Australia is not short of players by the way