Michael Clarke thanks fans, shares rare childhood photograph

New Delhi: A day after the Australian cricket team gave him a winning farewell, Australia's retiring skipper Michael Clarke on Monday thanked the fans for all the memories during his career.

Clarke, who had a forgettable Ashes series as per his own standards, shared a rare childhood photograph on Twitter.

Thank you to everyone who has played a part in me being the man I am today. Memories will last forever. https://t.co/08lWdGfDyg — Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) August 24, 2015

Clarke had announced his retirement after Australia surrendered the urn to their rivals post a humiliating defeat in the fourth Ashes Test.

Clarke played 115 Tests for Australia and scored 8643 runs at an average of 49.10.