Melbourne: Michael Clarke gave a pointer to his recovery from recent hamstring surgery with a knock of 64 as Australia beat United Arab Emirates by 188 runs in the World Cup warm-up game here yesterday.


Michael Clarke in full flight yesterday. Pic/Getty Images 

Batting first, Australia scores 304 for eight in 50 overs. In reply, UAE were bowled out for a mere 116 in 30.1 overs Clarke, captaining Australia for the first time since the surgery almost two months ago, spent just over 90 minutes at the crease.