Bio | |
Real Name | Michael John Clarke |
Nickname | Clarkey, Eminem, Pup, Nemo, Top Dog |
Profession | International Cricketer (Plays for Australia) |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height in cm | 175 cm |
Height in meters | 1.75 m |
Height in Feet Inches | 5 Feet 9 Inches (5' 9") |
Weight in Kg | 68 kg |
Weight in Pounds | 149 lbs |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Hair Colour | Light brown |
Tattoos | 1. A big tattoo on right shoulder and biceps. 2. An Arabic language tattoo on left forearm. |
Cricket | |
International Debut | ODI- 19 January 2003 against England Test- 6 October 2004 against India |
Jersey Number | #63 - New South Wales cricket team #23 - Australia national cricket team |
Domestic/State Team | New South Wales cricket team Hampshire Sydney Thunder |
IPL Team | Pune Warriors India |
Nature on field | Calm |
Likes to play against | England |
Favourite shots | Straight Drive |
Records (main ones) | 1) The only Test batsman to ever achieve four double centuries in 2012 2) He won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, thereby winning the Cricketer of the Year 2013 and also the Test Cricketer of the Year 2013 |
Controversies | Verbal spat with Dale Steyn in March 2014 after which he apologized in public and personally to Dale Steyn |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | April 2, 1981 |
Age (as in 2014) | 33 Years |
Birth Place | Liverpool, Australia |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
Nationality | Australian |
Hometown | Breakfast Point, New South Wales |
School | Westfields Sports High School |
College | Not Known |
Educational Qualification | Not Known |
Family | Father: Les Clarke Mother: Debbie Clarke Sister: Leanne Brother: N/A |
Coach/Mentor | Darren Lehmann & Mickey Arthur |
Religion | Christian |
Address | Not Known |
Likes & Dislikes | Likes : Music by Jon Bon Jovi, fast cars |
Hobbies | Beach, Watching footy |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Player | Not Known |
Favourite Actress | Brittany Daniel |
Favourite Actor | Denzel Washington |
Favourite Movie | Remember the Titans |
Favourite Colour | Red |
Favorite Food | Mum’s Rissoles |
Girls, Family & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | fiancée, model Lara Bingle, 2010 |
Girlfriend (at present) | N/A |
Wife/Spouse | Kyly Clarke |
Children | Not yet |
Style Quotient | |
Cars collection | Not Known |
Bikes collection | Harley Davidson |
Money Factor | |
Price in IPL Auction (2014) | N/A |
Salary | $2 million contract with Cricket Australia + $300,000 bonus $14,000 - Test Match $5600 - One Day $4200 - T20 |
Net Worth | $16 Million |
Some unknown facts about Michael Clarke
- Does Michael Clarke smoke?: No
- Does Michael Clarke drink alcohol?: Not Known
- He came back home from the middle of the New Zealand tour in March 2010 when his engagement with then-fiancée, Lara Bingle was terminated by Lara Bingle.
- He was very close to former Australian Cricketer Phil Hughes who died in November 2014 when he was hit by a bouncer wall on the neck. Clarke cried at Hughes funeral and gave a very emotional speech.
- He is known for his fast and very accurate throws in the field.
- He likes to play Test matches more rather than One day and T20, his performance reflects his interest for Test Cricket.
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