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Should Cricket Australia ask Michael Clarke to return to lead the Australian team in Steve Smith's absence ?

Posted by Brett Allen on April 8, 2018 at 10:23am

Michael Clarke has apparently contacted CA and offered to temporarily come out of retirement for free and lead the Australian team whilst Steve Smith is unavailable.

What's everyone thoughts on this ?

This is just a hunch, but it seems as if CA still sees Smith as our long term skipper,(which I agree with incidentally), so I have a feeling that his additional 12 month leadership ban will ultimately be waived or at least reduced. If that is the case, is bringing Pup back into the fold temporarily the right move, or should they persist with Tim Paine, or look at an alternative within the current group ?

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Brett Allen April 8, 2018 at 10:23am

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/clarke-willing-to-return-fo...

Clarke backs away from Aust comeback story

<p>Yes, Michael Clarke wants to help Australian cricket. No, he is not committed to a playing comeback.</p>
Horo Movie April 8, 2018 at 11:26am

http://www.brickmarketing.com/blog/blog-useless.htm
Frank The Tank April 8, 2018 at 11:31am

YES......bring him back
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown April 8, 2018 at 11:42am

No fucking way, the blokes a little grub and well past it, disgusting the way he put the boot into smith too, Clarke is a little ellen degenerate impersonating cat.
- Brett Allen > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown April 8, 2018 at 11:47am
  
  When did he put the boot into Smith ?
Big Dave April 8, 2018 at 11:45am

Interesting call for the new coach.

I'd suspect his back is completely stuffed, therefore I don't think he would pass the physical tests.
- Brett Allen > Big Dave April 8, 2018 at 11:49am
  
  According to the article his back feels better than ever. Now that could change if he started playing again of course.
  
  I guess the pertinent question is if not Clarke or Paine, then who is a viable alternative ?
  
  For me, it can't be a bowler or keeper and it has to be a batsman who can command a place in the team on the strength of his batting alone. Not really sure if there is such a player at the moment.
  
  I do know that the selectors think of Mitch Marsh as our next long term captain after Smith, but he is nowhere near ready for that yet.
  - Big Dave > Brett Allen April 8, 2018 at 1:19pm
    
    If fit then maybe. I'd like to see him do a lot of net work and to make sure he is not past it. I think Clarke would need to go to England and play well over their in the off season for agreeing to anything for our summer.
    
    There is rumours going around that the three suspended will received a reduced suspension and be back early.
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- Brett Allen April 8, 2018 at 1:28pm
  
  Fair enough. I hadn't heard that.
- My Bob April 8, 2018 at 4:06pm
  
  Apparently he has been keen for this story to gain momentum by contacting media agencies to push this. Like a political party floating an idea and seeing how it flys. Easy to deny it if it doesn’t get traction.
  
  My 20 cents worth is a definite NO to his return, he is a devisive little pr1ck.