I daresay it is unlikely that any one of us actually knows Clarke personally, so we all base our opinions on what we see on TV, the press and of course, the commentators remarks during Test matches. And I reckon, as followers of the game, that is our right to form opinions based on any information we are able to gain.
I reckon, (based on what I see and commentators remarks) is that Clarke is strategically a good captain but not a strong leader of men.
Let's imagine that Clarke continues to be suckered by Broad, we continue to lose the Test matches and Bailey gets a couple of good scores. I would not be surprised to see Clarke actually retire in those circumstances. The image I have of Clarke is that he not a strong man. Our best batsman by far, but, is he strong?
We need him to be. Let us hope I am wrong.
There is mention as to who else can be captain (I suppose other than Bailey). I recall Chappelli's comment from waaayyy back - "Australia picks it's best team and then chooses a captain out of that lot".
From way back also, it was always considered harder to be dropped from the Australian team than actually getting into it. I, for one, am sick and tired of hearing: "Give him a go, can't do any worse". I reckon it is immoral for any player to be "given a go" in the Australian team!!! A player needs to earn the right to play for Australia.
Leave the team "as is" until someone actually stands up and earns the right to oust an existing player. Scoring one century in a Shield game or one-dayer should not be enough to earn a player a Baggy Green.
As for the OP question as to whether Clarke is fighting for survival. You bet your last dollar he is! If we get flogged as per our latest attempts in England something has to be done - a la Mickey Arthur!
Should Inverarity go!!! How I wish!!!! Dottering Old Fools should know when to have a cup of tea, a Bex and afternoon nap.
Hah! Some would say I need a cup of tea........:p:p
