Michael Clarke hamstring injury: Scan reveals some damage

Clarke also congratulated his team on victory against South Africa in fifth ODI.

Michael Clarke walked out retired hurt in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe © AFP

Sep 2, 2014

Michael Clarke congratulated the Australian team for victory against South Africa in fifth One-Day International (ODI) at Harare. Clarke also made an update on his hamstring injury, and said that he would do whatever it takes for Australia to get back to playing.

Great win boys. Very proud of the way we have come back after our loss the otherday. @mitchmarsh235 all class. Great TEAM effort.

— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) September 2, 2014

Had a scan on the hamstring, some damage as expected but I will be back fitter and stronger.

— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) September 2, 2014

Australia clinched victory against South Africa by 62 runs. Mitchell Marsh scored an unbeaten 86 off 69 balls and took the crucial wickets of Hashim Amla and JP Duminy. He was rightfully adjudged the man of the match.

Clarke had a forgettable tour to Zimbabwe, with him missing out on Australia opening two matches due to hamstring injury. He made a comeback in the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe, but Australia lost that match and Clarke was injured again forcing him to miss the team’s remaining matches.