With no Michale Clarke, Australia gears up to take on MS Dhoni and team - Pdf Slider

Stepping into the shoes of Michael Clarke is not an easy task. Especially when you have not played an ODI against India. George Bailey, who has featured in just 29 one-dayers for Australia six as captain is still coming to terms with his job. The 31-year-old Tasmanian, however, is no stranger to India or the conditions here. Thanks to the Indian Premier League, Bailey is one of many international cricketers who knows his way around on these shores. He played the last of his four matches for Chennai Super Kings in the 2010 season. Australia will miss the services of regular skipper Clarke, who pulled out of the tour (one Twenty20 match and seven ODIs) due to a recurring back injury. One of the few Aussies who has had tremendous success in India, Clarke’s presence will be badly missed as Australia hope regain the No. 1 ranking in the 50-over game.