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Australia’s former captain Michael Clark. Photo: AFP

VIDEO: Ex-Australia Test captain Michael Clarke in public dispute

Former Australian Test captain Michael Clarke and his girlfriend were involved in a nasty public spat that has been captured on video.

Michael Clarke Cricket Australia

Australia’s former captain Michael Clark. Photo: AFP

Video footage emerged on Wednesday of an expletive-laden argument between Clarke, partner Jade Yarbrough and her brother-in-law, Karl Stefanovic, with the former Australian cricket star accused of cheating on his girlfriend during the fracas.

At one point Yarbrough can clearly be seen slapping Clarke in the face as the fight escalates, and which ultimately saw them both fined by Queensland police for being a ‘public nuisance’.

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The fight apparently began when the two high-profile couples and their celebrity accountant Anthony Bell were at dinner, and allegedly kicked off when allegations were made that Clarke had cheated on Yarbrough with his celebrity fashion designer ex-girlfriend Pip Edwards.

Clarke has since apologised for his role in the Noosa altercation, telling media he accepted full responsibility for the incident.

“I’m absolutely gutted I’ve put people I hold in the highest regard in this position,” he said. “My actions in the lead-up to this altercation were nothing short of shameful and regrettable. I own this fully and am the only one at fault.”

Edwards, who dated the former cricketer from mid-2020 to late-2021, also released a statement condemning the actions of the former cricket superstar.

“This is not my circus,” Pip said in a statement. “Yet again, Michael in his true nature has not taken responsibility for his actions and I was blatantly lied to.”

The footage of the incident has gone viral, shows a shirtless Clarke limping in a park surrounded by a group who are trying to calm the situation, while he is also heard screaming at Stefanovic in an expletive-laden tirade.

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You can watch the viral video involving Michael Clarke below (*Warning: Strong language)

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Michael Clarke is a veteran of 115 Tests for Australia. Photo: AFP