AUSTRALIA'S Champions Trophy campaign has derailed before the competition begins and there are serious concerns over Michael Clarke's back - an issue that could have ongoing ramifications for next month's Ashes. The Australian captain has missed the first two warm-up games and is in doubt for Saturday's first match of the tournament against England at Edgbaston. Clarke reportedly received intensive massage treatment in the rooms as the Australians suffered a humiliating 243-run loss to India at Cardiff and will seek specialist advice on Thursday in London. "Michael is still experiencing some lower back pain and...
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