Clarke feels both Smith and himself could play in Australia's XI

Clarke has struggled with injuries in recent times. 

Michael Clarke, who is on a recovery path after undergoing a surgery on his troublesome hamstring, has indicated that there is room for both Steven Smith and himself in Australia's ODI unit. With Clarke constantly troubled by injuries, questions have been raised over his place in the Australian side for the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2015.
"It is about trying to pick the best 11 players and I don't think it is about any individual. There are roles to play for every player. You know your strengths," Clarke was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
Former South African captain, Graeme Smith, was one of the cricketers who had questioned Clarke's selection for the World Cup. He had even indicated that there was no room for both Smith and Clarke in the playing XI. Smith has been in great form in both the longest format of the game as well as in ODIs. In fact, since the start of 2014, Smith averages 55.92 in the abridged version of the game. On the other hand, Clarke, played a mere six ODIs in 2014.


Clarke, who is facing a race against time to be fit for the mega-event, trained during the ODI played between India and Australia in Sydney.
"Right now, for me it is about getting fit, about getting back on the park. I have played enough cricket to know that if I am fully fit and playing my best cricket that the selectors will work out what they think is their best XI and we will go with that," Clarke summed up.