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Clarke rises to second in batsmen rankings

Michael Clarke has moved up to second in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, following his 187 in the fourth Ashes Test

06-Aug-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

England retain Ashes on rainy day

England will keep the Ashes for the next five months at least after Manchester's weather proved a far more impassable barrier to Australia's bowlers than the hosts' top order batting on a grey final day at Old Trafford

05-Aug-2013•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Bad light then rain hits Australia's chances

Australia's captain Michael Clarke was far from alone in fuming as the umpires made the unilateral decision to take the teams off for bad light

04-Aug-2013•The Report by Daniel Brettig

I backed Warner's judgment 100% - Clarke

Michael Clarke has said he backed David Warner's decision to review his dismissal from a thick outside-edge despite telling Warner he thought the ball had made contact with the bat.

02-Aug-2013•Brydon Coverdale at Old Trafford

Siddle strikes to cement Australia's control

So far, the Old Trafford Test is being played is if in a time capsule. Australia are ascendant, batting boldly and bowling with discipline and menace

02-Aug-2013•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Clarke century puts seal on Australia's day

Australia summoned long-dormant reserves of application and patience to force England's bowlers to slave at a hot, humid Old Trafford

01-Aug-2013•The Report Daniel Brettig

Clarke determined to fight in adversity

Despite his back troubles, Australia captain Michael Clarke said his team's lean patch only makes him want to lead them back to fairer climes that much more

31-Jul-2013•Brydon Coverdale at Old Trafford

Desolate Clarke points finger at batsmen

If there was optimism in Michael Clarke's voice after Trent Bridge, it had turned to utter desolation at Lord's as Australia lost their sixth consecutive Test

21-Jul-2013•Daniel Brettig at Lord's

Warne relaxed over Clarke-Watson rift

Shane Warne believes fierce arguments between Michael Clarke and Shane Watson have been at the root of a rift that is nowhere near as dramatic as the former coach Mickey Arthur has alleged.

17-Jul-2013•Daniel Brettig

Clarke plays up Australia unity

Michael Clarke has not denied the existence of serious rifts within the team in the past but insists the tourists have put the problems of the Mickey Arthur era behind them

16-Jul-2013•Daniel Brettig at Lord's

Australia have proved credibility - Clarke

Michael Clarke believes his team have regained respect and credibility as contenders for the Ashes urn over the course of a wondrous, winding match at Trent Bridge

14-Jul-2013•Daniel Brettig at Trent Bridge

Bell and Broad take control as controversy erupts

England will be convinced that they finally broke Australia in a heated final session at Trent Bridge, that the 261-run lead established by the end of the third day is already enough

12-Jul-2013•The Report by David Hopps

Clarke retreats from Ashes legacy

Australia's captain Michael Clarke is in retreat. If not in retreat from England, then certainly from history

09-Jul-2013•Daniel Brettig at Trent Bridge

Clarke's back eased into Trent Bridge

Flanked by Australia's physio Alex Kountouris and their doctor Peter Brukner, Michael Clarke walked laps of Trent Bridge while the rest of his team went rather less gingerly through their paces

07-Jul-2013•Daniel Brettig at Trent Bridge

Swann aims to cut off the head

England have their sights set on Michael Clarke as the Ashes looms, knowing that a quiet series for Australia's captain will go a long way to ensuring the urn does not change hands

07-Jul-2013•Andrew McGlashan

Clarke encourages Warner return

Australia's captain Michael Clarke has given a decidedly strong indication he wants David Warner in his first Test team, despite the left-hander's lack of match preparation

05-Jul-2013•Daniel Brettig at New Road

Watson responds to Lehmann regime

Shane Watson followed James Pattinson and Mitchell Starc in providing a tantalising glimpse of the destructive power to be found within this Australian side as they warmed up against Somerset

27-Jun-2013•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Clarke, Faulkner in for Somerset match

To the tangible relief of the tour party, not to mention half of Australia, captain Michael Clarke is fit to play in his side's first warm-up match ahead of the Investec Ashes Tests

25-Jun-2013•Daniel Brettig in Taunton

Clarke's influence reduced in wake of Arthur sacking

Australia's captain Michael Clarke has insisted he had nothing to do with the summary removal of Mickey Arthur. If that is so, it confirms him as a figure of much reduced influence in Australian cricket

24-Jun-2013•Daniel Brettig

Australia focused, Clarke remains hopeful

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

16-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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