‘Our performance with the bat…was unacceptable’, says Michael Clarke

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Clarke has even started questioning his own captaincy abilities

Australia captain Michael Clarke has lashed out at all the batsmen in the squad after they yet again failed to put up an impressive performance during the second Ashes Test, which cost Australia the match by an embarrassing 347 runs and handed England a 2-0 lead heading into the third Test at Old Trafford, Manchester.

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Alviro Petersen replaces injured Graeme Smith for Champions Trophy

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Petersen is known for his ability to hold an innings together

South Africa opening batsman Alviro Petersen has replaced Graeme Smith for the upcoming Champions Trophy in England next month after the Proteas’ Test captain re-injured his ankle during his stint with Surrey, which will require surgery.

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