Clarke on track to return during World Cup
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
SYDNEY, Jan 19 (AFP): Australian skipper Michael Clarke is recovering well from hamstring surgery and is on track to play a part in the World Cup, physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said Monday.
The 33-year-old badly tore his right hamstring during the first Test against India last month, ruling him out of the following three Tests and threatening his involvement in the one-day tournament which begins next month.
Clarke had surgery in December and Kountouris said a review by the surgeon in Melbourne on Sunday had been positive.
"Michael is progressing well in his rehab and is currently running on a regular basis and has commenced batting," Kountouris said in a statement.
Australia are scheduled to play Bangladesh on February 21 after beginning their World Cup against England on February 14.
Australia coach Darren Lehmann earlier Monday said Clarke was ahead of schedule with his progress.