Clarke's double ton leads dominant Australia

Michael Clarke,Ricky Ponting,Mike Hussey,Ishant Sharma

Michael Clarke hit a brilliant unbeaten 251 and Ricky Ponting his first hundred in two years as Australia took control of the second test against India on Wednesday, finishing the second day on an imposing 482 for four.

Clarke batted through the day for his first test double century and the highest score by an Australian at the Sydney Cricket Ground, while Michael Hussey pitching in with 55 not out to give Australia a lead of 291 over India's first innings 191.

Image: Australia's cricket captain Michael Clarke celebrates hitting 200 runs on day 2 of the second test match against India at the SCG in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012.

Text: Reuters

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