Virtually 12 months since dropping a high-profile commentating gig over the notorious Noosa stoush, Michael Clarke will return to discussing Australian cricket on air.
The previous Australian skipper was dropped from a six-figure commentating gig set for India this 12 months after footage surfaced of a public spat involving then-girlfriend Jade Yarbrough whereas on holidays in January, CODE Sports activities stories.
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However he’s returning to the airwaves in a brand new present referred to as Across the Wicket on ESPN alongside some fellow cricket greats which is able to analyse Australian matches this coming summer season.
Clarke made his Take a look at debut for Australia as a 23-year-old in opposition to India in 2004 and in the end captained the facet from 2011-2015.
He additionally led the one-day facet to victory within the 2015 World Cup.
The 42-year-old hasn’t been concerned in home commentary since Channel 9 misplaced broadcast rights to Channel 7 and Foxtel in 2018.
He has stayed concerned in media along with his gig on the Large Sports activities Breakfast and now joins a panel that can embody Mike Hussey, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson.
Clarke was singled out in an announcement from ESPN asserting the brand new present, which is able to debut this Wednesday on Foxtel and Kayo Sports activities and likewise be out there as a podcast.
“Clarke brings his expertise as a former Australian cricket captain, in a profession spanning 115 Take a look at matches and 245 One Day Internationals,” the assertion learn.
“The previous captain loved a spotlight reel cricketing profession, from his 151 on Take a look at debut in India to six/9 matchwinning bowling efficiency and historic 329 (not out) profession excessive innings on the Sydney Cricket Floor.
“Round The Wicket will preview and evaluate the massive worldwide matches throughout the Australian summer season, with episodes airing each on the eve and conclusion of every Take a look at match in opposition to Pakistan and the West Indies, Girls’s Take a look at sequence in opposition to India and Twenty-20 Large Bash.”
