Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke is undoubtedly one of the country's legendary cricketers ever produced. Known for his prolific batting across formats, Clarke has etched his name in the history books.
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Clarke was primarily famous for his efficiency in Tests and One-Day Internationals, while he did lead the side across formats. He also was the skipper of the side that won the ICC World Cup 2015 at home.
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Meanwhile, Clarke is celebrating his 40th birthday. In the same light, we look at five of the most astonishing records he holds in the longest format.
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Century on debutClarke made his Test debut against India in Bangalore in 2004, scoring 151. He made his home debut in the format the same year in Brisbane and scored 141 against New Zealand. As a result, he is the only Aussie to score a ton on home and away Test debut.
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Top Test scoreClarke's highest score in the format happens to be an unbeaten 329 against India in 2012, which is the highest by a batsman in Sydney. It is also the highest by any batsman batting at number five.
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Double and triple in the sameThe 2011-12 tour of Australia was a glorious one for Clarke, as he also scored 210 during the Adelaide Test. Incidentally, he became the third cricketer after Don Bradman and Wally Hammond, who scored a triple and double ton in the same series.
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Highest at BrisbaneNot just Sydney, Clarke also holds the record of having the top score in Brisbane. In 2012 against South Africa, he scored an unbeaten 259.
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The love for 200Clarke made history when he scored his fourth double century in 2012 against South Africa in Adelaide (230). Thus, he became the only cricketer in Test history to slam four double tons in a single calendar year.
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