Ashes 2015: Michael Clarke bids goodbye to cricket

Michael Clarke bid goodbye to Test cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test against England which Australia won by an innings and runs. (Source: AP)

In the fifth Test, Michael Clarke was given a guard of honour by England players when he walked out to bat in the first innings. (Source: Reuters)

England captain Alastair Cook shakes hands with Michael Clarke before the latter takes the crease in his final Test. (Source: Reuters)

Michael Clarke played 114 Tests and the first innings of the fifth Ashes Test turned out to be his last in international cricket. (Source: Reuters)

Michael Clarke was out for 15 in his last innings when he edged one to the wicket-keeper off Ben Stokes. (Source: Reuters)

Australian dressing room and the crowd gives Michael Clarke a standing ovation after his final Test innings in international cricket. (Source: Reuters)

Michael Clarke led Australia in the Ashes but failed to win a series in England. In the 2015 series, Australia lost 2-3. In the fifth Test, Australia comprehensively beat England and Michael Clarke's innovative captaincy was at display at The Oval. (Source: AP)

Michael Clarke leads the Australian team onto the field for the final time on the fourth day of the final Ashes Test which turned out to be his last day in international cricket. (Source: Reuters)

Michael Clarke acknowledges the crowd after it cheered the Australian captain. Clarke led Australia in 47 Tests, winning 24 and losing 16 of them. (Source: AP)

Michael ended his career with 8643 runs at average of 49.11. Clarke finished with 28 centuries which included a match winning 329* against India. (Source: AP)

Michael Clarke with teammate Chris Rogers (R) who also played his last Test in the final Ashes Test. (Source: Reuters)

Australia won the fifth Test after a rain delay. The Australian team gave its skipper Michael Clarke guard of honour as he led them off the field for one last time. (Source: AP)

England captain Alastair Cook embraces his counterpart after the match as the team went the dressing rooms. (Source: Reuters)

Michael Clarke hugs his wife Kyly Clarke after his final Test which Australia by an innings and 46 runs against England. (Source: Reuters)

Former Australia captain collects his Ashes 2015 medal and walks past The Urn which they lost to England after a 3-2 loss in the Test series. Clarke was in the Baggy Green for one last time. (Source: AP)