Friday, 22 February 2013

Michael Clarke’s century props up Australia


Aggressive intent paid for the two principal protagonists of the day. Home boy Ravichandran Ashwin scalped six with flight, turn and an attacking outside-the-off-stump line. And Australian skipper Michael Clarke carved out a fluent, unbeaten 103 of footwork, timing and placement.
Yet, while Clarke found a valuable ally in debutant all-rounder Moises Henriques (68) — the sixth wicket duo added 151 vital runs in 42.2 overs to lead an Australian recovery from 153 for five — there was hardly any support for Ashwin. Read More >>>

Australian captain Michael Clarke during his unbeaten century knock on the first day of the first Test match against India, at MAC stadium in Chennai on Friday. Photo: V. Ganesan

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