Former Australian cricket player Michael Clark played for his country from 2003 to 2016. He batted right-handedly and bowled medium-fast with his right arm. Clark had the extraordinary ability from an early age. He debuted in the first class for New South Wales when he was just 16 years old. His debut Test match for Australia was in 2004 against India. During that game, he hit a century, his highest score ever.
Clark played his maiden one-day international (ODI) in 2004 against England and has since gone on to hit five hundred in ODIs. He competed in the 2007 ICC World Cup as a member of the Australian side that ultimately prevailed. He also competed for Australia in 2011 and 2015, finishing in second place. Clark captained Australia in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2012 and served as vice-captain for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. In 2010 and 2011, he led the Australian Twenty20 International team as captain.
After a long and fruitful career, he retired from international cricket in 2016. He scored 8,628 runs in Test matches, 7,981 runs in One Day Internationals, and 1,149 runs in Twenty20 Internationals. Also, he made history as the first Australian batsman to reach triple-digits in all three formats. In 2020, he will be enshrined in the Australian cricket hall of fame.
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Michael Clark Biography:
- Real Name: Michael John Clarke
- Other/Nickname: Clarkey, Eminem, Pup, Nemo, Top Dog
- Profession: Australian former cricketer
- Famous for: Only Test batsman to reach four double centuries in a single calendar year
- Best Performance: 6/9 versus India in 2004
- Michael Clark Net Worth: $16 Million
- Michael Clark Salary: $2 million
- Instagram Handle: @michaelclarkeofficia
Michael Clark Physical Status:
- Height: 5′ 5″
- Weight: 70 kg
- Body Measurements: Chest- 44 Inches, Waist- 32 Inches, Biceps- 20 Inches
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Light brown
Michael Clark Personal Life:
- Date Of Birth: April 02, 1981
- Place Of Birth: Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Hometown: Breakfast Point, New South Wales
- School: Westfields Sports High School
Michael Clark Family Statistics:
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- Marital Status: Divorced
- Michael Clark Wife: Kyly Clarke (2012- 2020)
- Michael Clark Children: Daughter – Kelsey Lee Clarke
- Michael Clark Parents: Father – Les Clarke and Mother – Debbie Clarke
- Siblings: Sister – Leanne
- Religion: Christianity
- Other Hobbies: Beach and Watching footy.
Michael Clark Career Statistics:
Test Debut: vs. India at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, October 06, 2004
ODI Debut: vs. England at Adelaide Oval, January 19, 2003, Last ODI
T20 Debut: vs. New Zealand at Eden Park, February 17, 2005
IPL Debut: vs. Deccan Chargers at Barabati Stadium, May 01, 2012
Michael Clark Achievements:
- Australian cricket’s highest honour, the Allan Border Medal, was awarded to Michael Clarke, captain, for the third time in 2012. He was a highly decorated Test player and came close to taking home the coveted one-day international trophy.
- Clarke’s two wins put him in second place, behind only four-time winner and former captain Ricky Ponting.
- As a result of the combined efforts of the players, reporters, and umpires, Clarke received 231 votes. As a close second with 174 votes, Mike Hussey was followed by third-place finisher Shane Watson with 166.
- Five hundred runs were scored by Clarke throughout the Test season, with his undefeated and career-high 329 coming in the Sydney Test against India in January 2012.
- He took home the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, signifying his status as the ICC’s top cricketer for 2013. He also took home the Allan Border prize in 2005, 2009, 2012, and 2013.
Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Michael Clark:
- Phil Hughes, an Australian cricketer who tragically died in November 2014 after being struck in the neck by a bouncer, was one of his closest friends. Clarke offered a touching eulogy at Hughes’s funeral that brought him to tears.
- Clarke’s triple century in a Test match in 2012 made him only the fourth Australian to achieve this feat.
- The 329 runs he scored without being out against India in 2012 at the Sydney Cricket Ground is the highest by any player there (SCG).
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