Twitter reacts to Michael Clarke's final goodbye to ODI cricket

Published - 29 Mar 2015, 16:19 IST | Updated - 29 Mar 2015, 16:19 IST

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Twitter reacts to Michael Clarke’s final goodbye to ODI cricket: Michael Clarke had announced his retirement from the ODI format yesterday. Today he led his team for the final time in ODIs in the all-important World Cup final against an in-form New Zealand. He retired from the ODIs to prolong his Test career, which has been hampered due to his chronic back and hamstring problems.

He led the team from the front with counter attacking the Kiwis from the first ball and then scoring a match winning 74 runs in the chase of 183 runs. He survived a fierce spell of bowling from Trent Boult and Matt Henry, to lead Australia to the cusp of victory.
The Twitter-verse was buzzed with heart felt tribute and ovation for Michael Clarke as he retires from the game as a 2 time World Cup winner and Captain.

Sangakarra, Clarke, Vettori, Jayawardene…last we have seen of these legends in this format. Thanks for the memories guys! #greats
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 29, 2015

@MClarke23 congratulations australia win the world cup and congratulations to Clarke for the absolutely wonderful ODI carrier #respect#.
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) March 29, 2015

‘We played this tournament with 16 players. I dedicate this victory to Phil Hughes’ – Australian captain, Michael Clarke #CWC15Final #AUSvNZ
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 29, 2015

Well done MClarke …gr8 way to leave the ODI scene!Now here’s wishing U to get stuck into Test Crkt & raise the OZ bar fr other nations!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) March 29, 2015

#AUS are #cwc15 Champions! Best Days For Clarke Because the last match of #clarke is so good for ever!!! Champion pic.twitter.com/FbkHhYu1hQ
— innocent farhan (@TwittearKing) March 29, 2015

What a man, this #Clarke! #Respect
— breen (@mehreenrana) March 29, 2015

What a hand from the captain. To say goodbye after a match winning innings in front of 93000 people. Well played Michael Clarke.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 29, 2015

Congratulations to @MClarke23 & @CricketAus on winning the @cricketworldcup Great win boys, very well deserved #CWC15
— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) March 29, 2015