Warne views on Clarke as Twenty20 captain

Shane Warne, the former Australian international cricketer has backed Michael Clarke, > the Australian cricketer vice captain as captain of the Australia’s Twenty20 team. Shane believes that the record of the player as a leader in almost 13 games with victories can make this player well recognized in the starting lineup.

As a batsman, Clarke had to battle in order to cope up with the short format tempo and managed to average 12 at the World Twenty20. But, he even captained the team into the semi finals after which they were bowed out in the first round in 2009. Warne was highly impressed with the leadership qualities displayed by Clarke during this round.

Michael Clarke has impressed each and every individual of Australia not to include the team also for his exceptional input as a captain for the team in the Caribbean. During this time, he backed his violent members, of fast bowler and leg spinner, Steven Smith, giving him the target wickets and also to control the ball speed. As per the former captain of the Aussies team, Waugh, this lad completely deserved his place of captaincy.

For Warne >, Clarke did a remarkable job, whilst playing for a good brand of cricket. Moreover, there is a possibility that this player might reach great heights as with each game he gets more matured. Thus, for Warne, Clarke is a good leader and also an amazing player. Waugh even added that with such permanent class and temporary form, there’s no stopping for such good player to adapt to the game rules and techniques. Moreover, many people may have said that he needs more up-to-date mark on the pitch, but when he himself is encouraging the players and getting the best out of them, then that is actually great point for the team to grow. For Warne, this lad is quick enough to achieve instant success at the Twenty20 matches.

Out of the forty run scorers in the Twenty20 international matches, Michael Clarke has scored the lowest strike rate with 102.07 and even struck few boundaries among the group. But, none of the leading captains in the Twenty20 internationals had come close to his winning ration of 95.83%.