‘Haddin deserves the rewards’ – Clarke
Michael Clarke is the youngest member of Australia’s batting line-up but maturity is not an issue for the man most likely to be the team’s next captain. Clarke’s 110 in Adelaide was his fourth Test century this year and his calm and measured manner was a contrast to the aggressive approach taken by Brad Haddin in his superb 169.
Being dropped from the Test team in 2005-06 was a wake-up call that still resonates with Clarke, who has scored a century in every series since regaining his position full-time in the 2006-07 Ashes. Clarke said his patience had increased considerably in the past couple of years.
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