Twitter Abuzz After Michael Clarke's 'Battling' Adelaide Century
Michael Clarke, who temporarily retired hurt on first day, fought back pain to post a superb hundred (128 off 163 balls).
The cricket community, led by Australian legends Shane Warne and Glenn Mcgrath, were quick to heap praise on Michael Clarke for his superb hundred (128), braving an excruciating back spasm, against India on day two of the first Test here on Wednesday. (Day 2 Report | Highlights | Scorecard | Pics)
The Australian skipper battled pain and initially struggled with body movement due to a back spasm but went on to score his 28st Test century before getting caught by Cheteshwar Pujara off spinner Karn Sharma.
Clarke was batting on 60 Tuesday when he swayed away to avoid a short ball from Indian pacer Ishant Sharma and immediately grimaced in pain. He temporarily retired hurt, but took injections and came back to bat. ('Clarke Has Shown Unbelievable Courage')
"Well played buddy, awesome 100 @MClarke23 !!!!?," Shane Warne wrote on tweeter on Wednesday.
Well played buddy, awesome 100 @MClarke23 !!!! ??
- Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) December 10, 2014
"An amazing hundred by @MClarke23 Hampered by his back but still has the class to adapt his game #AUSvIND," Glenn McGrath tweeted.
An amazing hundred by @MClarke23 Hampered by his back but still has the class to adapt his game #AUSvIND
- Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) December 10, 2014
Former England captain Michael Vaughan also lauded Clarke's efforts.
"Can't think of a better way to say Goodbye to your friend than scoring 128 @MClarke23 #AUSvIND #RIPHughesy."
Can't think of a better way to say Goodbye to your friend than scoring 128 @MClarke23 #AUSvIND #RIPHughesy
- Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 10, 2014
Actor Rahul Bose and senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai took to twitter saying it was both physically and psychologically a brave knock.
"A physically and psychologically brave knock. Well done, Michael Clarke. #century #champion #AUSvIND," wrote Bose on his twitter handle.
Sardesai said it was a result of the blessings of Phillip Hughes (who died Nov 27, after being hit by a bouncer).
"Michael Clarke: you deserve this one. You are blessed by your little brother above. Good on you mate!" tweeted Sardesai.
Australia dominated second day, which was interrupted by rain, by posting 517 for seven.