Michael Clarke to undergo surgery on injured hamstring

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke will undergo surgery on his injured hamstring on Tuesday, leaving him in a race against time to be ready for next year's World Cup.
Clarke's decision to go under the knife has ensured he will definitely miss the three remaining Test matches against India and possibly the 50-over World Cup, starting in mid February.
Cricket Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said in a statement on Monday that the 33-year-old's injury was "substantial" and it was too early to say when he may be able to make a comeback.

Darn ..... such tough luck for Pup, but as another poster pointed out he has achieved a lot in his career BUT it is a career cut short.  However, he is determined to give it all he can to get through injuries and still have a go ...

Good luck to Pup and I really hope he comes back as I think it is a bit premature for Steve Smith even though I understand CA looking long term ....

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Good luck to Pup and I really hope he comes back  ....
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This is like me waiting for the 13th man to take the Field as a substitute at Adelaide  :-[

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This is like me waiting for the 13th man to take the Field as a substitute at Adelaide  :-[
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Eh heh!! .... but he squaring up against Macco !!!

What are the odds that Clarke makes it back in time for the World Cup? Even if he does recover in time, he would be short on match practice.