Michael Clarke Quotes

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Michael Clarke

Profession : Cricketer

Birth : April 2, 1981

When I was younger I cared more about the position I batted.

Michael Clarke

After getting dropped from the Australian team, for me it was always just about being the team, it doesn't matter where I bat.

Michael Clarke

Conditions dictate how much fast bowling you face compared to how much spin you face.

Michael Clarke

Afridi has been a wonderful player for Pakistan.

Michael Clarke

I think it is important to lead from the front no doubt.

Michael Clarke

Twenty20 cricket is fantastic. I love it, especially how fast it is.

Michael Clarke

It would be wrong to plan too much ahead of a match. You've got to go with the flow, go with your instincts.

Michael Clarke

We believe the most important thing is giving back to this game, not just for the players that are playing today but for the future of the game.

Michael Clarke

As captain of the Australian team we will do whatever it takes to make sure this game continues to grow.

Michael Clarke

I hope we win every game we play, but the reality is it can't happen.

Michael Clarke

I've shown throughout my career that I have always put representing my state and country first and foremost. I love what I do.

Michael Clarke

I love batting at four.

Michael Clarke

When you win the toss and bowl, the result always dictates whether you'll be criticised or applauded.

Michael Clarke

Andrew Symonds went on TV to criticise my leadership. I'm sorry, but he is not a person to judge anyone on leadership.

Michael Clarke

Lot of people think I have played international cricket for 13 years, but I started at six years of age, so it is 28 years of cricket.

Michael Clarke

There are parts of the game you always miss. I have missed the competitive spirit, competing against the opposition. But I have really enjoyed time away from cricket.

Michael Clarke

I was very surprised when Dhoni retired from Test cricket; I thought he would have kept playing. He is a big player and you need big players in big tournaments.

Michael Clarke

The IPL deserves a lot of credit for introducing and growing T20 cricket.

Michael Clarke

I'd like to say I'm a very silly man. But I'm not that silly. I'm not throwing any diamond ring down a toilet.

Michael Clarke

I've always loved the water and boats so Whitsundays is magnificent.

Michael Clarke