Big stars, great mates

Shane Warne is Michael Clarke’s idol and treasured friend. He talks to the Sunday Telegraph’s Jessica Halloran about their special relationship and how Warne is helping him through his back injury.

"We both love our speed,'' Clarke said. "Our cars, our motorbikes, and a bit of shopping here and there - but we also both love trying to be the best cricket players we can. I guess that's how our relationship continued to grow. I had an idol who was willing to help me. I would have been stupid not to have listened to him. From there, we've built a friendship outside of cricket, which is very special to me. It's something I'm very lucky to have.''