Michael Clarke to be sacked as a commentator from Border-Gavaskar Trophy post Noosa incident

Reports are suggesting that the Indian Cricket Board are looking to dump Michael Clarke as the commentator from the upcoming Test series

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Fans are eagerly waiting for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy to get started in February 2023. Both India and Australia will lock horns with each other while the Men in Blue will look to seal their place for the final of the ongoing World Test Championship. However, the former Australia captain, Michael Clarke got involved in a controversial incident recently.

A video of his shirtless brawl went viral on social media platforms. In that video, Clarke was seen having an argument with his girlfriend Jade Yarbrough, and Today Show host Karl Stefanovic. Now, reports have come out that the Indian Cricket Board are looking to replace him as a commentator during that series. 

“I’ve just been asked to commentate on the Pakistan Super League” - Michael Clarke 

The series will kick off in February 2023. But, Michael Clarke has indicated that he had been offered a gig commentating on the Pakistan Super League. While speaking on The Big Sports Breakfast, Clarke said: “I’ve just been asked to commentate on the PSL, the Pakistan Premier League, and you should see the internationals they’ve got. So many overseas players are going and playing in that tournament.” 

Regarding his recent controversy, Michael Clarke said: “I’m absolutely gutted I’ve put people I hold in the highest regard in this position. My actions in the lead-up to this altercation were nothing short of shameful and regrettable. I am shattered that because of my actions, I’ve drawn women of class and integrity, and my mates, into this situation.” The incident took place in Noosa.

His co-host Gerard Middleton explained: “Of course enormous fascination into Clarkey’s life, and we’re just hitting this on the head straight away, it is a private matter that Clarkey’s obviously been dealing with. a very, very private matter, which unfortunately was made public, but there’s a lot of factors at play here, and Clarkey’s made his statement last week and due to all these factors at play, we’re moving on and we’re moving forward.”

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