Clarke fitness concern for Aussies by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	MJ Clarke
Event:	Australia in British Isles 2009

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DateLine: 5th August 2009

 

Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke has emerged as a potential injury doubt for the fourth Test after he was diagnosed with an abdominal strain.

 

Clarke experienced discomfort after completing his unbeaten century in the third Test at Edgbaston.

 

"Michael Clarke has an abdominal strain that became sore after the completion of yesterday's game," said Australia physio Alex Kountouris.

 

"He will continue to be treated with a view to him being fit for the fourth Test beginning on Friday."

 

Kountouris will also be monitoring the likes of Brett Lee - who is angling for a return to the Baggy Greens pace attack if passed fit - and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, who broke a finger in the warm-up at Edgbaston, as Australia look to level the series at Headingley.