Aussies downplay Clarke injury

Australia have hosed down fears of an injury concern about captain Michael Clarke, who hurt an ankle at training on Monday.

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Michael Clarke, WNA

Australia have hosed down fears of an injury concern about captain Michael Clarke, who hurt an ankle at training on Monday.

Clarke appeared to roll his right ankle during fielding drills as Australia prepared for the second Ashes Test against England starting on Thursday in Adelaide.

Clarke limped slightly, and repeatedly grabbed and flexed his right ankle, but continued fielding training at Adelaide Oval.

He later batted in the nets and showed little discomfort and teammates say there's no concern about the skipper.

"He's okay. He looked like he batted pretty well in the nets," batsman Steve Smith told reporters after training.

"I think he's good to go. He was in there doing all his normal recovery so I think he's okay."

During training, fellow batsman George Bailey wasn't even aware of Clarke's slight hiccup.

"I didn't even know he had done anything, I saw him batting and he looked good there, so I guess he's fine," Bailey told reporters post-training.


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