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Summary Clarke has been struggling with back and hamstring problems.
Australia named Michael Clarke for Fridays one-day international against Sri Lanka but chairman of selectors John Inverarity says the skipper will not be risked unless fully fit.Clarke has been struggling with back and hamstring problems and missed Sundays tri-series game against India.Inverarity told reporters Wednesday that Clarke remained a doubt for the Melbourne Cricket Ground clash that will decide whether Australia face Sri Lanka or India in the finals.One of the uncertainties at the moment is still Michael Clarkes fitness, he said.We think hes going to be okay for Friday, but were certainly going to have a low-risk strategy. If hes just about right, I dont think well play him.But I think hell be okay.India kept themselves in series contention with a stunning win in Hobart on Tuesday, belting 321-3 in only 36.4 overs against Sri Lanka to earn a vital bonus point.Game one of the finals series is in Brisbane on Sunday.
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