| Michael Clarke Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 2, 1981 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Michael Clarke is an Australian cricket commentator and former cricketer who was noted for his exceptional batting style and is best remembered for captaining the Australian cricket team from 2011 to 2015. He has more than 3 million followers on Twitter, more than 1 million followers on Instagram, and more than 3 million followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Michael John Clarke
Nick Name
Mike, Clarkey, Pup, Nemo
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality
Occupation
Former Cricketer, Cricket Commentator
Bowling Style
Slow Left-Arm Orthodox
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Role
Batsman
Shirt Number
23 (in ODIs)
Net Worth
Michael’s net worth was $22 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
72 kg or 159 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Michael has dated –
- Erina-lea Connelly (2001-2007)
- Lara Bingle (2007-2010)
- Kyly Boldy (2010-2020) – Michael got married to model Kyly Boldy on May 15, 2012. They welcomed their daughter Kelsey Lee Clarke on November 17, 2015. However, the couple parted ways in February 2020.
- Sasha Armstrong (2018) – RUMOR
- Pip Edwards (2020-2021)
- Jade Yarbrough (2022-Present) – In August 2022, Clarke made his relationship with Karl Stefanovic‘s sister-in-law, Jade Yarbrough public via Instagram. However, they had known each other for years before starting dating. In January 2023, Michael was in the news for cheating allegations by his then-girlfriend Jade who is an interior designer and stylist.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Black
However, he mostly dyes his hair ‘Blonde’.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Multiple tattoos on his body
Michael Clarke Favorite Things
- Indian Foods – Biryani, Naan
- Batsman – Brian Lara
- Batting Partners – Andrew Symonds, Michael Hussey
- Football Players – Steven Gerrard, Tim Cahill
- Holiday Destination – Whitsunday Islands in Queensland
Source – CricTracker.com, Hindustan Times, PRNewswire.com, News.com.au, Hindustan Times
Michael Clarke Facts
- He once described fellow cricketer Shane Watson as ‘cancer of the team’.
- Michael was in incredible form in 2012 and set the record for scoring 4 double centuries in test cricket in a single year.
- He was certainly a controversial captain and was labeled as toxic by players like Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Andrew Symonds, Michael Hussey, and Mitchell Johnson.
- Michael was devastated by the tragic death of his close friend and teammate Phillip Hughes, who passed away suddenly after being struck in the neck by a fatal bouncer in November 2014.
Featured Image by Michael Clarke / Instagram
