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<h2>Early Life and Beginnings in Cricket</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/michael-clarke">Michael John Clarke</a> was born on April 2, 1981, in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia. Known for his elegant stroke play and tactical acumen, Clarke emerged as one of the finest Australian batsmen of his generation.</p>

<p>Clarke's cricketing journey began in earnest at the age of 17 when he made his first-class debut for New South Wales during the 1999–2000 Sheffield Shield season. His talent quickly earned him a spot on the national team.</p>

<h2>International Debut and Rise to Prominence</h2>
<p>Michael Clarke made his Test debut for Australia against India in Bangalore in October 2004. He impressed immediately, scoring 151 on debut and playing a crucial role in Australia's victory. His early success solidified his place in the national side.</p>

<p>In 2007, Clarke was part of the Australian squad that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in the West Indies, where the team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. In October 2009, he was named captain of Australia's Twenty20 team, taking over from <a href="/biography/ricky-ponting">Ricky Ponting</a>.</p>

<h2>Test Career and Record Performances</h2>
<p>Clarke's highest Test score came on January 5, 2012, when he made an unbeaten 329 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This remains the highest individual Test score at the SCG and the fourth-highest by any Australian in Test history.</p>

<p>Later that year, Clarke debuted in the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for Pune Warriors India on May 1, 2012. In 2013, he was named captain of the Sydney Thunder franchise in Australia's Big Bash League.</p>

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<h2>2015 Cricket World Cup and ODI Career</h2>
<p>Clarke captained Australia in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Under his leadership, Australia won the tournament by defeating New Zealand in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Following the victory, Clarke announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs).</p>

<p>During his ODI career, Clarke played 244 matches and amassed 7,907 runs at an average of 44.42. He recorded eight centuries and 58 half-centuries and captained the side in 73 matches, leading Australia to 49 wins.</p>

<h2>Broadcasting Career and Net Worth</h2>
<p>In November 2016, Clarke transitioned into broadcasting and became a full-time commentator for Nine’s Wide World of Sports. He provides expert analysis across all formats of the game, including Test matches, ODIs, and T20s. As of recent estimates, Clarke's net worth is approximately $16 million.</p>

<h2>Injuries and Health Management</h2>
<p>Clarke was diagnosed with chronic back pain at age 17, a condition he managed throughout his playing career. In 2014, injury issues became more pronounced. He aggravated a hamstring injury during a match against Zimbabwe in a triangular series and returned home for medical attention.</p>

<p>Later that year, during a Test at the Adelaide Oval—Australia's first match after the passing of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillip_Hughes">Phillip Hughes</a>—Clarke demonstrated resilience by returning to the crease after initially retiring hurt on 60 due to a back injury. He went on to score 128 in the first innings but sustained a right hamstring tear while fielding on the fifth day, further highlighting his ongoing injury struggles.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Following a previously canceled engagement with model <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_Worthington">Lara Bingle</a>, Michael Clarke married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyly_Clarke">businesswoman</a> and model <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyly_Clarke">Kyly Boldy</a> on May 15, 2012. On July 8, 2015, the couple announced they were expecting their first child. Their daughter, Kelsey Lee Clarke, was born on November 17, 2015.</p>

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