MR. Reliable Clarke Saves Australia in the third Ashes test
The Rescuer
Another thrilling innings from Australian Michael Clarke has saved the third test for Australia in the ashes 2009.Australia were never in a safer position in the third Ashes test. They got all out in the first innings for 263 to which England answered very strongly by scoring 376 taking a good lead. Then Australia started their second innings and were two wickets down at the score of 88.To add sour to the injury, skipper Ricky Ponting also fell to a spinner from Swann. Then Mike Hussey stabilized the innings to some extent by scoring 64 but then he also got out. So it was a very tight situation for Australia. But then came Michael Clarke. He faced bravely the English attack. He batted against all odds keeping aside the combined Spin and swing attack of England. He made a record breaking partnership with North. Clarke batted the whole day to remain undefeated on 103.This was his second century in consecutive tests. His amazing innings has turned him Mr. dependable for Australia. He has scored very consistently thorought the series now. Clarke has scored 352 runs from three tests at an average of 88.This shows how consistent he is. So Australia need not worry son long as MJ Clarke is there on the crease. We call him Mr. Reliable.
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