5 legendary cricketers who will not be playing the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup

#4) Michael Clarke (Australia)

Michael Clarke

The former Australian skipper who made his ODI debut back in January 2003 against England, represented the Aussies in three ICC Cricket World Cups (2007, 2011 and 2015). Clarke, who won three World Cup titles with Australia represented the Men in Yellow in 245 ODIs, in a career spanning 12 years.

Clarke announced his retirement after guiding Australia to a record fifth ICC Cricket World Cup title at the 2015 World Cup (co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand) in Melbourne. Though the Australians have won five ICC Cricket World Cups so far, Clarke remains to be the only Aussie skipper to have won the title at home. Australia defeated New Zealand in the finals by seven wickets at the colossal MCG on March 29, 2015. The defending champions will miss the player who led them to title at home, when they take the field next year at England.

ODI stats: Matches-245, Runs-7981, Average-44.58, Highest score-130, Wickets-57, Catches-106