Australian batsman Michael Clarke admitted to an anxiety attack after prematurely celebrating his maiden Test century at the SCG while a run out decision was sent upstairs to the third umpire.
Australian batsman Michael Clarke admitted to an anxiety attack after prematurely celebrating his maiden Test century at the SCG while a run out decision was sent upstairs to the third umpire.
The New South Welshman stole a quick single to bring up his three figures, racing towards the members' area with his arms pumping triumphantly and apparently oblivious to the fact his stumps had been thrown down in a tight finish.
A screen malfunction which delayed the third umpire relaying the not out decision only added to Clarke's stress and there was no more relieved person in the ground when the green light finally flashed.
It broke a perplexing run of outs at his favourite ground, four previous Test appearances failing to produce a half century.
"At the time I was confident but as I was carrying on like a goose I actually thought this is going to look real bad (if I'm out), but fortunately I just got home," Clarke said of his moment of uncertainty.
"I'm obviously very happy to score my first hundred on my home ground as you would have seen by my emotions when I finally got there."
