The Michael Clarke highlights
A look back at why the retiring Australian captain was such a mane man
Nishi Narayanan
19-Aug-2015
Keeping with the title of this blog, we've misled you into believing that you'll get to watch clips of Michael Clarke's career. The only clips here are of the scissor variety. Clarke wasn't Dhoni-like in the hairstyle department, setting trends, but you can still divide his career into pre- and post-highlights (of the blond type).
January 2003
The blond-bald hairstyle that possibly inspired model/singer Amber Rose's present look.
The blond-bald hairstyle that possibly inspired model/singer Amber Rose's present look.
April 2003
His dirty-blond hair, accompanied by the slightly cherubic face, only aggravated opposition fans more than they already were by the damage he could do on the field.
His dirty-blond hair, accompanied by the slightly cherubic face, only aggravated opposition fans more than they already were by the damage he could do on the field.
January 2005
What the future Australian star looks like: Clarke comes to the Allan Border Medal with hair that ought to be declared a fire hazard.
What the future Australian star looks like: Clarke comes to the Allan Border Medal with hair that ought to be declared a fire hazard.
August 2005
Warnie and Pup: Blond and blond. Earring and earring. Colourful off-field life… and soon-to-be colourful off-field life.
Warnie and Pup: Blond and blond. Earring and earring. Colourful off-field life… and soon-to-be colourful off-field life.
October 2006
Wet but still perky. Tintin, is that you?
Wet but still perky. Tintin, is that you?
February 2008
Just a few days after the infamous Sydney Test against India, Clarke sheared his locks off - and more or less stuck with the look thereafter.
Just a few days after the infamous Sydney Test against India, Clarke sheared his locks off - and more or less stuck with the look thereafter.
October 2009
...With the occasional need for assistance from gel-based hair products.
...With the occasional need for assistance from gel-based hair products.
Nishi Narayanan is a staff writer at ESPNcricinfo