Some Interesting Facts on Michael Clark

In January 2011, Clarke stepped down as captain of the Australian T20I team

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His tally of 1595 Test runs in 2012 is the most for an Australian in a calendar year

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He was named as Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2010 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack

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Clarke made his debut Test score of 151 against India in Bangalore, 2004–05

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His best Test bowling figures of 6 for 9 came against India, Mumbai, 2004–05

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Under Clarke, Australia won their 4th ICC ODI World Cup

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