AP, Auckland :
Captain Michael Clarke is ready to make his return to the Australia team for Saturday’s Cricket World Cup match against New Zealand, saying he’s as fit and healthy as he’s been in years.
Clarke injured his right hamstring in a test against India in December and underwent immediate surgery to repair it in time for the World Cup.
The 33-year-old was initially expected to return for Australia’s second World Cup match against Bangladesh only to see the game washed out by rain.
Clarke said Friday at a pre-match news conference that he’s as tired of talking about his personal fitness as he’s sure cricket fans are of hearing about it.
“It feels really good, I’ve worked exceptionally hard and all the boys are really excited about tomorrow’s game,” he said.
Captain Michael Clarke is ready to make his return to the Australia team for Saturday’s Cricket World Cup match against New Zealand, saying he’s as fit and healthy as he’s been in years.
Clarke injured his right hamstring in a test against India in December and underwent immediate surgery to repair it in time for the World Cup.
The 33-year-old was initially expected to return for Australia’s second World Cup match against Bangladesh only to see the game washed out by rain.
Clarke said Friday at a pre-match news conference that he’s as tired of talking about his personal fitness as he’s sure cricket fans are of hearing about it.
“It feels really good, I’ve worked exceptionally hard and all the boys are really excited about tomorrow’s game,” he said.
