Clint McKay Cricketer
Clinton James "Clint" McKay (born 22 February 1983) is an Australian cricketer. He is currently a member of the Victorian Bushrangers side and has represented Australia at one day international and Test level. A right-arm fast-medium bowler who stands at 194 cm, he made his first class debut for Victoria in November 2006. He later took 6/34 for Victoria's 2nd XI and forced his way into the one day team, debuting against Tasmania at the MCG. He plays district club cricket for Essendon. McKay commenced his cricket at an early age at Pascoe Vale Central Cricket Club in the North West Cricket Association (NWCA). His time there saw him presented with many accolades which included representing the NWCA at junior levels. His represenation of the NWCA in the under-21 Neil Wright Shield during the 2001–02 season was the stepping stone before launching his career at Essendon Cricket Club the following season. Upon arrival at Essendon Cricket Club it was obvious to see that they had found talent. In his time at Essendon he has proven to be a talented bowling allrounder. His added to this perception of him by scoring two well-timed hundreds with the willow. At the commencement of the 2009–10 season McKay was awarded the captaincy of Essendon Cricket Club. On 5 November 2009, after a string of injuries to key Australian bowlers, he made his ODI debut against India. McKay made his Test debut against the West Indies in Perth in December 2009. On 21 May 2010, McKay joined Yorkshire CCC as the second overseas player for the T20 competition, partnering South African Herschelle Gibbs. On 9 January 2011, he was purchased by Mumbai Indians for $110,000. He took 4 wickets for 20 runs against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 5 February 2012 to lead his team to victory by 65 runs. On the 8th of March 2012, he took 5 wickets to help secure the Commonwealth bank tri-series for Australia. The match was played at Adelaide Oval against Sri Lanka.
