Australia captain Michael Clarke fears he may never return to competitive cricket, after his hamstring injury on Day 5 of the Adelaide test.
Injury ravaged Australian captain Michael Clarke on Saturday said that he may 'never play again', though he would do everything he can to return after virtually ruling himself out of the remaining three Test matches against India.
"The experts are looking at the scans now and I don't know exactly how long I'm going to be out for. I am thinking about the World Cup and our first practice game is eight weeks away. I would love to take part in the ODI tri-series (with India and England), but I just have to wait and see. There's a chance I may never play again.I hope that's not the case and I'll be doing everything in my power to get back out on the park but I have to be realistic as well" - Michael Clarke
Clarke, who limped off the field with a hamstring strain on the final day, said missing matches is 'heartbreaking'. The skipper termed his side's victory over India as 'a special win'.
"I want to be playing in Brisbane. Every game I miss for Australia is heartbreaking. You need to score runs to be in the team. I play my best cricket when I get some momentum so I actually get some cricket under my belt.It's obviously very special. Every Test match you play for Australia you have a lot to play for, but obviously this series is even closer to our hearts. This first Test is one we will remember and cherish for the rest of our careers, there's no doubt about that. This has been the most important Test match I have played in my life," said Clarke.
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"I'm extremely pleased with the way the boys have gone about it. Their attitude from day one of arriving here was exceptional. There were some challenges mentally, and the boys expressed those leading up to the game, individually the guys were at different stages. To be able to come out and play some of our best cricket against a very good Indian team, that was special," added Clarke.
The visitors were bowled out for 315 in their pursuit of a 364-run target, despite Virat Kohli's second hundred in the match.
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