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Michael Clarke plays down speculations of him considering international comeback

Michael Clarke retired from international cricket after the Ashes 2015.

Michael Clarke led Australia to a World Cup triumph in 2015 © Getty Images
Michael Clarke led Australia to a World Cup triumph in 2015 © Getty Images

Melbourne: Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has played down speculation that he is considering an international comeback after calling curtains on his glorious career six months ago. The 34-year-old, who retired from all forms of cricket following the disastrous Ashes series in England last August, had earlier said that he would make his playing return in the first-class cricket for his club Western Suburbs next weekend. Clarke, who had battled back injuries throughout his career, had also revealed that his absence from cricket had allowed him to fully recover and reminded him cricket is ‘in my blood’. However, the right-handed batsman chose to distance himself from such talks, saying that he decided to wield the willow again due to an invitation from his club to come back and play for them, News.com.au reported. READ: Michael Clarke: MS Dhoni has a lot to offer to Indian cricket

Commenting on the widespread speculations about his possible comeback, Clarke said that he took all such suggestions that he could still play in the Big Bash League and county cricket as a compliment. According to him, there remains plenty of time to ponder over his return from self-imposed exile from cricket. READ: Michael Hussey, Darren Lehmann feel Michael Clarke’s experience could prove invaluable for Australia

Clarke, who guided Australia to their fifth World Cup triumph last year, had previously suggested that he might consider playing in lucrative Twenty20 competitions such as BBL and the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Clarke, who retired after the Ashes 2015 said that he misses the game, giving way to speculations about his possible return to the game at the international level. Speaking on the possibility of making an international comeback, the 34-year-old stressed that although he was enjoying his time away from the game, he could comeback to play for his grade club or Twenty20 in future. According to stuff.co.nz, Clarke said that he was enjoying spending time with his little daughter and would consider making a return to the crease if he misses the game in future.

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