Michael Clarke injured in Ahmedabad crash after IPL final

Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has revealed he was involved in a serious road accident while traveling from Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium after the Indian Premier League final in 2026. Clarke, who was working as a commentator, escaped with minor injuries after the car he was a passenger in collided with a semitrailer and became lodged underneath it.

Clarke recounted the incident on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, describing waking from sleep to find the front half of the car under the truck. He stated that his driver explained the truck’s brake lights were not working, leading to the rear-end collision. The vehicle was declared a write-off.

While Clarke said he sustained only bruises, he expressed concern for his driver, who he believed may have suffered a broken leg. Clarke noted the driver was particularly shaken as the car belonged to the company he worked for. He said he encouraged the driver to seek medical attention.

In his account, Clarke praised the assistance provided by local residents who rushed to the scene and officials from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He said BCCI representatives consistently checked on the well-being of...