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Former cricket captain Michael Clarke moves back into family home

After living in his Bondi bachelor pad since announcing his split from wife Kyly in February, former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke is back spending much more time at his marital Vaucluse home.

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Following his rumoured split from designer Pip Edwards, Michael Clarke has been spending much more time at his marital Vaucluse home.

The former Australia cricket captain had been staying at his Bondi bachelor pad, around the corner from Edwards’ beachside apartment.

Michael Clarke enjoying his ‘vitamin sea’ fishing off the back of his mate Anthony Bell’s boat. Picture: Instagram
Michael Clarke enjoying his ‘vitamin sea’ fishing off the back of his mate Anthony Bell’s boat. Picture: Instagram

However following news their alleged relationship had ended, Clarke is back to “cohabitating under the same roof as his ex-wife’’.

“They are by no means back together and there are no plans to rekindle their romance, but yes, Michael has been spending a lot more time at the family home,” one insider said.

“It is working for both of them including their daughter Kelsey Lee.”

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Clarke was this week photographed spending the afternoon on his pal Anthony Bell’s boat, with friend and chief executive of home improvement company Mr Maintain, Max Shepherd.

The former Australia Test captain was fishing, one of the few coronavirus isolation approved activities, and shared a snap to his Instagram account alongside the caption, “with all the chaos going on, it’s important to have some time to think and reflect. #good times #vitaminsea.

Michael and Kyly Clarke with daughter Kelsey Lee. Picture: kylyclarke/Instagram
Michael and Kyly Clarke with daughter Kelsey Lee. Picture: kylyclarke/Instagram

The Clarkes announced in February that they had gone their separate ways after seven years of marriage.

They issued a joint statement at the time which read, “After living apart for some time, we have made the difficult decision to ­separate as a couple, amicably.

“With the greatest of respect for each other, we’ve come to the ­mutual conclusion that this is the best course for us to take while committed to the co-parenting of our daughter.”

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