Hamstrung Clarke doubtful for Australia’s Zimbabwe opener

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Hamstrung Clarke doubtful for Australia’s Zimbabwe opener
MELBOURNE: Australia captain Michael Clarke has suffered a hamstring injury during Friday s training in Harare and is doubtful for their first one day international against Zimbabwe on Monday.

Clarke who has had a five month rest since leading Australia to the 2 1 test series triumph in South Africa experienced pain in his left hamstring while training a report on Cricket Australia s website (www.cricket.com.au) said.

“We will monitor his condition closely over the next 24 hours to see how he responds to further treatment before making a decision on his management team physiotherapist David Beakley said in Harare.

Vice captain George Bailey will lead Australia if Clarke misses the first match of the triangular series also featuring South Africa. Top order batsman Phillip Hughes a late replacement in the Australia squad for injured all rounder Shane Watson could take Clarke s place in the side. (APP)