Ashes 2015: Twitter congratulates Michael Clarke on successful Test career
Michael Clarke debuted for Australia against India in Bangalore. (Source: Reuters)
Michael Clarke announced his retirement from Test cricket after the fourth Ashes Test against England which his team lost by an innings and 78 runs.
Clarke will play the fifth and final Ashes Test which will be his last for Australia.
Twitter reacted to the announcement and congratulated Clarke for a great career.
Great Captain .. Great player .. Huge amount of Respect for @MClarke23 .. #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 8, 2015
Congrats 2 @MClarke23 on a splendid career.Will never forget his 100 on debut in Bangalore & 300 he got at SCG. good luck mate at the oval:)
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 8, 2015
It’s not about the wins or losses but your contribution & gentleman like approach all through your career @MClarke23 . You are a legend
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 8, 2015
Well done England on the ashes return. Bad luck Aussie boys but we will still have a crack 5th test! Congrats @MClarke23 on your career.
— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) August 8, 2015
He might have called it time on his career but @MClarke23 has left a lot of memories to cherish #ThankYouMichael pic.twitter.com/aiXvClmqfT
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 8, 2015
See you in Melbourne as our skipper, @MClarke23! Magnificent career! Be real proud of yourself! T20 train is LOTS of fun! @StarsBBL x
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) August 8, 2015
Congrats @MClarke23 on a great career. Many memorable battles against the Proteas for sure. All the best for the future.
— hashim amla (@amlahash) August 8, 2015
Congrats to an absolute legend of Australian sport. @MClarke23 has led from the front his entire career. Enjoy the next phase. #ProudMate
— Lleyton Hewitt (@lleytonhewitt) August 8, 2015
Congrats to @MClarke23 on a magnificent career and also to your lovely wife @KylyClarke . You deserve every accolade. Enjoy the next phase.
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) August 8, 2015
A very good cricketer and a very good captain says goodbye. Michael Clarke was very good for Australia most of the time.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 8, 2015
A lot of respect on the England balcony for Michael Clarke… pic.twitter.com/iIx1giBC0v
— James Anderson (@jimmy9) August 8, 2015
