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Michael Clarke stumped by reporter after ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 semi-final

The awkward moment for the Australian skipper Michael Clarke in the post-match press conference.

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Published: Mar 27, 2015, 08:03 AM (IST)
Edited: Mar 27, 2015, 08:04 AM (IST)

Clarke talks about the success of the Australians © Getty Images
Clarke talks about the success of the Australians © Getty Images

Sydney: Australia captain Michael Clarke was momentarily stumped by a bungled question which appeared to be about his sex life as he celebrated Thursday’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 semi-final win over India. Read: Match report: India vs Australia, ICC World Cup 2015

Clarke, who had just led the co-hosts to a crushing 95-run win against the defending champions, was facing the media at the post-match press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground, when he was asked to comment on “the tremendous sex” he had enjoyed since taking over as captain. The embarrassed reporter quickly corrected himself, telling Clarke he had meant to say “the tremendous success”.  MS Dhoni laughs off retirement suggestions

“How well do you know me?” Clarke asked the journalist as man-of-the-match Steve Smith, who was sitting next to him, laughed. “It’s a question for my wife,” said the skipper. Australia will face trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in Sunday’s final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Michael Clarke: No praise is enough for Steven Smith

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