Australia v India 2014-15: Michael Clarke ruled out of the remainder of the series

Michael Clarke

Diagnosed with a hamstring injury, Australian captain Michael Clarke has been ruled out of the ongoing four-match Test series against India. Clarke, who will be replaced by Shaun Marsh for the next three Tests, had to leave the field early on Day 5 of the just concluded Adelaide Test after experiencing a discomfort on his right leg, handing over the captaincy duties to wicket-keeper Brad Haddin.

Into the last session of the final day, the visitors looked well on course to a victory with two settled batsmen in Murali Vijay and Virat Kohli at the crease, but Nathon Lyon, Australia’s first innings hero, returned to haunt the Indian batsmen again, picking up 7 wickets to add to his first innings tally of 5-134.

India were all out for 315 as the Australian fast bowlers returned to clean up the tail with the new ball, thereby delivering their team a 48-run victory.

Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Clarke said: “Fantastic win, some unbelievable performances. That's as good as second innings hundred as I've seen. Lyon, Smith, Haddin as captain were unbelievable. The boys deserve a lot of credit to keep trying to win the game. The were willing to lose to win. I thought if India were good enough to make 360, credit to them. But credit to our boys and our bowlers.

“Had a scan, results are not fantastic. Going to struggle to take any more part in the series. Probably better of not talking about it. The world is probably sick of seeing me crying on telly. But we did Phillip proud.”

Post match quotes, courtesy ESPNCricinfo.

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Michael Clarke says unlikely to play again in this Test series and concedes his body may dictate his career is now in jeopardy

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