Michael Clarke gets slapped by girlfriend, might lose IND vs AUS commentary contract

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has become talk of town in cricketing world, but not for favorable reasons. former Aussie player’s participation in upcoming India vs Australia, four-match Test series has come under concern after a video featuring him and his girlfriend went viral on social media. In video, Clarke can be seen getting slapped by Je Yarbrough, who can be heard accusing former of cheating, while he denies it.

video was published by media outlet Daily Telegraph. three-minute-long video was filmed from a distance and has blurred visuals but clear audio. Yarbrough can be heard screaming about former Aussie cricketer’s alleged relationship with his ex-girlfriend Pip Edwards, who is also a high-profile fashion designer. She can be heard asking Clarke if Pip is traveling to India with him next month. 

As per reports, couple was accompanied by Yarbrough’s sister Jasmine and her husband and media personality Karl Stefanovic. group was reportedly holidaying in Noosa, Queensland before things went wrong. While Cricket Australia is yet to comment on incident, it is understood that governing body has alrey launched an investigation. 

Will Michael Clarke continue to be a part of IND vs AUS commentary team?

As per media reports emerging in Australia, 41-year-old could lose out on his commentary deal for upcoming India vs Australia Test series due to violent confrontation. series will be brocasted by Star Sports, which has right for awarding or terminating contract of all commentators, alongside BCCI. four-match Test series is scheduled to get underway from February 9 onwards.

'I own this fully and am only one at fault'

Meanwhile, Clarke revealed his thoughts about incident during a conversation with Daily Telegraph and said, “I'm absolutely gutted I've put people I hold in highest regard in this position. My actions in le-up to this altercation were nothing short of shameful and regrettable. I own this fully and am only one at fault”. former cricketer played international cricket for Australia in 115 tests, 245 ODIs, and 34 T20Is, scoring 8643, 7981, and 488 runs respectively.