Cricket World Cup: Michael Clarke Stumped by 'Sex' Talk
Michael Clarke was facing the media at the post-match press conference, when he was asked to comment on "the tremendous sex" he had enjoyed since taking over as captain. The embarrassed reporter quickly corrected himself, telling Clarke he had meant to say "the tremendous success".
Australia captain Michael Clarke was momentarily stumped by a bungled question which appeared to be about his sex life as he celebrated Thursday's World Cup semi-final win over India. (New Zealand will struggle with size of MCG: Matthew Hayden)
Clarke, who had just led the co-hosts to a crushing 95-run win against the defending champions, was facing the media at the post-match press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground, when he was asked to comment on "the tremendous sex" he had enjoyed since taking over as captain.
The embarrassed reporter quickly corrected himself, telling Clarke he had meant to say "the tremendous success". (MCG will be daunting in final for New Zealand: Clarke)
"How well do you know me?" Clarke asked the journalist as man-of-the-match Steve Smith, who was sitting next to him, laughed. ('New Zealand's World Cup final entry feels like a dream')
"It's a question for my wife," said the skipper. (We Have to be at our Best Against New Zealand, says Michael Clarke)
Australia will face trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in Sunday's final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.