Michael Clarke Inducted Into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
By Aayush Pathak in 2 hours
Australia‘s World Cup-winning captain has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. The former skipper was honoured at a special ceremony at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Clarke is now the 64th player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
A Stellar Career
Clarke’s cricket journey was packed with unforgettable moments. He scored 8643 Test runs at an impressive average of 49.10 and another 7981 runs in ODIs at 44.58. Among his 28 Test hundreds, the standout was his epic 329 against India at the SCG—a knock fans still talk about.
He thrived in big matches and loved facing the best teams. Against England and India, Clarke averaged over 56 in Tests, smashing seven centuries against both. As captain, he led Australia to a 5-0 Ashes whitewash in 2013-14 and lifted the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup trophy in front of a home crowd.
Speaking about his induction, Clarke said it was a huge honour. “To be among so many great players and role models is incredible,” he said at the SCG.
Leading Through Heartbreak
Clarke wasn’t just about runs and trophies. He showed real heart when Australian cricket faced its toughest moment. In 2014, young batter Philip Hughes passed away after being hit on the head during a domestic game. Michael Clarke was very close to Hughes and was very affected by his passing away.
Clarke gave a moving eulogy at Hughes’ funeral, calling him his “little brother.” Days later, he showed incredible courage by scoring a century in the first Test against India, dedicating it to Hughes.
Cricket: A Big Part of Life
Clarke called time on his international career in 2015, after the Ashes series against England. Reflecting on his journey, he said cricket was more than a game for him.
“It was my life from the age of six. It still feels like a part of me,” Clarke shared. “Cricket’s a lot like life. One day, you’re scoring hundreds. The next, you’re dropping catches. It keeps you humble.”
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