Michael Clarke

[Carbine Chaos]

He must know he's finished to be devoting entire days to commentary.

Probably not, given he came out with this yesterday -

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/mich...erm-future-australian-cricket-team/2015-01-16

Four more years the optimistic outlook for Australia's out-of-action captain

Injured Australia skipper Michael Clarke believes his playing career could extend as far as the 2019 ICC World Cup.

Despite having battled to overcome chronic back and hamstring troubles over the past year, Clarke says a long-term future at the top level is realistic.

“It’s funny, a lot of people have said or thought, ‘Michael is going to retire at the end of this World Cup’,” he told News Ltd.

“I’m sure I am going to retire at the end of a World Cup, but I don’t think it’s this one.

“I’m 33 years of age – look at someone like Brad Haddin, who is 37 and still loving his cricket and contributing to the team.

“I don’t see any reason why I can’t play in the next World Cup.”

 

[Ducky Tie]

Great to hear he's looking to play long term. Surprising though, not just because of his body but as he's spoken of not being like Ponting etc by playing late into his 30s.

 

[peternorth]

i thought he told us he may never play cricket again a few weeks ago

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Great to hear he's looking to play long term. Surprising though, not just because of his body but as he's spoken of not being like Ponting etc by playing late into his 30s.

He better be playing as a test player only after the WC.

 

[The_Reaper]

i thought he told us he may never play cricket again a few weeks ago

surgery probably went better than expected

 

[drummond2fevola]

Great to hear he's looking to play long term. Surprising though, not just because of his body but as he's spoken of not being like Ponting etc by playing late into his 30s.

I don't think its hard to see why he might say that when he was in the prime of his life (mid to late 20s). But now he is older and more wise he has probably realised what a great life being a full time cricketer would be, as opposed to doing other stuff if he were to retire.

 

[Oaktree]

I don't think its hard to see why he might say that when he was in the prime of his life (mid to late 20s). But now he is older and more wise he has probably realised what a great life being a full time cricketer would be, as opposed to doing other stuff if he were to retire.

His time in the commentary box probably made him think to himself, "gee, I don't wanna be stuck with these guys in summer".