Michael Clarke 135*

After losing his test place following a string of poor performances, Michael Clarke was destined for a full domestic season of first class cricket until All-rounder Shane Watson was injured before the 2006/07 Ashes series. Out to prove he still has the ability which rocketed him into the public’s eyes after a debut century against India in 2004, he follows up his glorious Adelaide knock with another ton at Perth. Despite being overshadowed by Adam Gilchrist, Clarke played a sublime knock …