Melbourne: Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke on Friday opted out of the inaugural season of Twenty20 Big Bash League (BBL) to focus on a tough season ahead, which includes series against India at home.
“With the greatest respect to everybody involved in the T20 Big Bash League, I will not be committing for this year,” Clarke said in a statement.
“My goal is to play Twenty20 cricket domestically, for sure. But at the moment, I want to prioritise my time and commitment to my role with the Australian team. “We have a big six months ahead, and my commitment and focus is with those teams. ” (PTI)