Former Test captain Michael Clarke has given his version of some of the most controversial episodes of his career, including his dressing-room run-in with Simon Katich and relationship with Shane Watson, saying the ex-Australian vice-captain was part of a group that was "like a tumour" on the team three years ago.
In a television interview with Channel 9's 60 Minutes program aired on Sunday night the retired Clarke for the first time addressed his part in his notorious 2009 confrontation at the SCG with Katich, who grabbed the then vice-captain's throat during a disagreement over when the team song should be sung after Australia's Test win over South Africa.
In a television interview with Channel 9's 60 Minutes program aired on Sunday night the retired Clarke for the first time addressed his part in his notorious 2009 confrontation at the SCG with Katich, who grabbed the then vice-captain's throat during a disagreement over when the team song should be sung after Australia's Test win over South Africa.