Rikki Clarke targeted on social media for scoring a double ton against a third XI club side, finds support from other cricketers

Clarke has also represented England in 20 ODIs and two Tests.

By Pranchal Srivastava

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Rikki Clarke (Photo Source: Twitter)

England domestic veteran batter Rikki Clarke was criticized by netizens for scoring a double-ton during a local club level contest between Shrewton CC XI and South Wilts Third CC XI side. To note, Clarke is a domestic legend and has already taken retirement from the County level, but continues to play at the club level to help his side Shrewton CC XI.

The right-handed batter on May 29 (Sunday) shared a scorecard on Twitter where he smashed 229 runs in just 109 balls having stroked 16 fours and 22 maximums. There were some contributions from other batters as well, but Clarke was the standout performer for his team. As a result, his side posted a huge total of 385 runs after losing seven wickets in 45 overs. In reply, the opposition was bowled out for 146 to lose by a huge 239-run margin.

Love playing with these lads, Clarke wrote on Twitter

After the former Surrey, Derbyshire, and Warwickshire all-rounder Clarke posted a screenshot of the scorecard to his more than 18,000 Twitter followers, Locks Heath batter Justin Cousins was among those to criticize the 40-year-old, who retired from the first-class game only last year. However, he also received support from some cricketers including Alex Hales and his fans. Clarke, meanwhile, also came up with a tweet taking a dig at the critics after many criticised him for his knock.

To note, Rikki Clarke has represented his country England in 20 ODIs and two Test matches. The right-handed batter has amassed 144 and 96 runs respectively. He has also stroked a half-century in the longest format of the game. With the ball, he has scalped a total of 15 wickets including both formats.

In the domestic circuit, Rikki Clarke holds loads of experience. In first-class cricket, the allrounder has played a total of 267 matches and has scored a total of 11,387 runs at an average of 32.16. In List A format, the veteran has featured in 241 matches and has amassed 4252 runs at a decent average of 25.46. In the T20s, he has played 172 matches and has stroked 2305 runs. With the ball, he has scalped a total of 805 wickets including all three formats of the game and is considered one of the greatest players at the domestic level.

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