Happy birthday, Michael Clarke!
Cricketer Michael Clarke turns 34 today. Considered one of the best to ever play for Australia, Clarke has been climbing the ladder of greatness since his debut in 2004, including winning the captaincy in 2011.
Clarke’s illustrious career includes four Allan Border Medals (he is the tied with cricket great Ricky Ponting for the most AB Medals won), 28 Test centuries, and the 5-0 whitewash victory against England in the 2013/2014 Ashes series. As well as this, Clarke remains the only Australian cricketer to ever to score centuries in both in domestic and international debuts.
After announcing his retirement from one day matches last week, Michael Clarke will retain the Test captaincy and lead the Australian cricket team against the West Indies in June.
Clarke married TV presenter, Kyly Boldy, in 2012.
Sporting bleached blonde hair, “Pup” poses with the world cup trophies.
Michael Clarke and ex-fiance, Lara Bingle, at the 2007 Allan Border.
Practising his batting in the nets.
Clarke kisses his helmet after scoring a century in the 2013/2014 Ashes series.
Celebrating reclaiming the Ashes from England.
Clarke’s 2012 wedding to Kyly Boldy.
Michael and his mother, Debbie, pose for The Australian Women’s Weekly.
He’s clearly a mummy’s boy
Michael Clarke walks across the field, where the number 408 is painted in tribute to Phil Hughes, who was killed during a cricket match. 408 was Phil Hughes’ debut number.
In his official World Cup portrait in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Clarke walks from the field after being dismissed in this last ODI match in March.
Michael Clarke holds the World Cup trophy aloft after leading the Aussies to victory in 2015.
With wife, Kyly Clarke.
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