Michael Clarke denies comeback rumours; but wants to help Australia in any possible way
Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has revealed that his comeback story is out of control and has not formally offered to make a comeback and he won’t be preparing for a comeback. However, he wants to help Australian cricket in every possible way to help them move forward with the game
Australian cricket is going through a difficult phase. After the ball-tampering scandal broke out, there were all kinds of suggestions and criticisms from former players. Steve Smith and David Warner were banned for one year for taking part in the ball-tampering while Cameron Bancroft who tampered with the ball was handed out a nine-month suspension. Smith and Bancroft will not be eligible to captain the side for the next two years while Warner will not be able to captain Australia ever in his life.
Clarke had suggested that he can return and come out of retirement if would help Australia come out of this turmoil. In an extensive interview with News Corp, the 37-year-old had admitted that he would do anything to help the Australian cricket team.
However, yesterday (April 7), he denied that he would be
This article is out of control! Let me make very clear that I have not sent any formal offer to James Sutherland to come back and play cricket. I sent him a message as a friend offering to help Australian cricket in ANY way I could (this could mean mentoring the under 14s)
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) April 8, 2018
I won’t be batting in the nets in India in preparation for a comeback 😂😂😂 and as I have always said the game owes me nothing, I owe it everything. Have a great Sunday 👍🏏
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) April 8, 2018
Clarke retired in 2015 after Australia lost the Ashes in England and the 37-year-old hasn't played a competitive match since playing for Sydney in grade cricket in September 2016.