Michael Clarke Retirement From ODI’s After World Cup Final 2015

Michael Clarke, captain and skipper of Aussies shocks with his announcement of retirement from one-day internationals after the World Cup final against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Michael Clarke has dropped a announcing his retirement from one-day international cricket after Sunday’s World Cup final against New Zealand in a bid to prolong his Test career.  On Saturday morning he claimed that “I just want everyone to know that tomorrow will be my last ODI game for Australia.”

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Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland, chief selector Rod Marsh and national coach Darren Lehmann were briefed of Michael Clarke decision of retirement initially who later nodded approval to his decision. Michael Clarke who is 33 years old is an veteran of 244 one-day internationals including Australia’s 2007 World Cup final win over Sri Lanka in Barbados. This summer Aussies skipper Clarke, has battled back and hamstring injuries and is all set to lead Australia on Test tours of West Indies and England later this year. Following the back and hamstring surgery Clarke was racing the clock to be fit for the World.

Speaking on his retirement in a media conference he claimed that “I’m hopeful it will prolong my Test career as well,” Clarke said of his decision. That’s a priority for me. He further added that “I think it’s the right time for me and the Australian cricket team.  I don’t think it’s realistic that I’ll be fit and healthy and available to play in the next World Cup (in 2019).”

Aussies captain Clarke who hasn’t clued anyone about his retirement surprised everyone across the globe as he insisted he had no plans to retire at the end of the tournament before the start of the World Cup. Addressing media ahead of the big battle between the two deserving teams and ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 hosting nations Clarke said that “Tomorrow will be my last ODI game for Australia. I’ve just spoken to my team-mates, spoken to James Sutherland and Rod Marsh and Darren Lehmann and informed them that tomorrow will be my last ODI game for Australia.”

Ricky Ponting was discharged of the ODI captaincy responsibility by his successor Michael Clarke right after Australia’s quarter-final exit in the 2011 World Cup. Michael got adequate time to prepare for this World Cup 2015 thus he believes that is only fair he gives the next captain the same opportunity as it would be unrealistic to expect him to carry on till the 2019 World Cup. Thus after this ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Michael Clarke won’t be seen in coloured clothing for Australia anymore. With his current form it makes us clear that he has no plans of quitting Test cricket anytime soon with him hopeful that his ODI retirement will enable him to extend his Test career.All India Round Up wishes Michael Clarke its best wishes for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 finals which is going to be played tomorrow and for the rest of his career.

Nutshell Michael Clarke’s ODI Career

  • He started his career  in 2003 when he made 39 not out against England at Adelaide Oval
  • Left out of the squad for the 2003 World Cup in South Africa, which Australia won without dropping a game
  • Dominated the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies, scoring 436 runs at an average of 87.2
  • Appointed vice-captain in 2008 after the retirement of Adam Gilchrist
  • Led the side for the first time in 2008 when Ricky Ponting was injured, Australia winning by one run but Clarke copping a fine for the side’s slow over rate
  • Scored eight in the 2011 World Cup quarter-final, when Australia’s hopes of a fourth straight crown were dashed by eventual champions India
  • Ponting stepped down from the leadership post a week after the 2011 tournament, with Clarke becoming both Test and ODI captain
  • Back and hamstring issues in 2013 and 2014 meant he played 11 of a possible 33 ODIs leading up to the 2015 World Cup
  • Was passed fit for Australia’s second pool game in the 2015 World Cup, the deadline selectors had nominated for him to take part in the tournament after hamstring surgery
  • Told teammates, selectors and Cricket Australia on Saturday that the 2015 World Cup final would be his last ODI

Michael Clarke’s ODI Runs: 7907 at average of 44.42 (only Australians to have scored more are Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Mark Waugh)

Michael Clarke’s World Cup runs: 814 at average of 62.61 (only Australians to have scored more are Ponting, Gilchrist, Waugh, Matthew Hayden, Steve Waugh and David Boon)

Clarke’s High score: 130 in a ODI against India at Bangalore in 2007 that was washed out Record as captain: 49 wins from 73 ODIs ODI runs as captain: 2671 at average of 45.27.All India Round Up wishes Michael Clarke its best wishes for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 finals which

All India Round Up wishes Michael Clarke its best wishes for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 finals which is going to be played tomorrow and for the rest of his career.

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