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Michael Clarke involved in serious car accident after IPL 2026 final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:53 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Michael Clarke involved in serious car accident after IPL 2026 final

Summary

Michael Clarke was in a serious road accident in India shortly after the IPL 2026 final. While traveling to the airport as a passenger, his vehicle collided with a semi-trailer, leaving him with bruises and the car written off. Clarke expressed gratitude for the assistance of local people and BCCI officials who checked on him and the driver. The driver, who suffered more severe injuries, was advised to seek medical attention. Despite the incident, Clarke managed to catch his flight home.

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•Clarke was traveling as a passenger after the IPL final.
•The car was partially wedged under a semi-trailer.
•He suffered only bruises, but the driver may have a broken leg.
•Local people and BCCI officials provided immediate support.
•Clarke caught his flight home despite the accident.

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1:53 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Front half of the car was under a truck’: Michael Clarke reveals terrifying crash after IPL 2026 final

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Former Australia captain Michael Clarke was involved in a serious road accident in India shortly after the IPL 2026 final. His vehicle crashed into a semi-trailer, leaving him with bruises and the car written off. Clarke expressed gratitude for the support from locals and the BCCI following the frightening incident.
— Yahoo Sports

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