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Michael Di Venuto: 'Michael Clarke will come good'

Michael Clarke is in good form in the nets and is close to a big score, claims Australia batting coach Michael Di Venuto.

Australia batting coach Michael Di Venuto has backed captain Michael Clarke to rediscover his best form in the Ashes this summer.

The middle-order batsman has struggled so far in the first two Tests and has a top score of 38.

However, Di Venuto is adamant that a big score isn't far away, and claims Clarke needs some more luck.

He told reporters: "We'd like him to spend some more time in the middle obviously. He's had a couple of good starts in the Test matches, a caught and bowled to Moeen Ali up in Cardiff and a 32 not out in the second innings at Lord's - I know circumstances were we were setting up a declaration.

"He would like some more time in the middle, there's no doubt about that. He's meticulous in his preparation, he's playing well in the nets, he's preparing well, he just needs a bit of luck. I'm sure a big score is not too far away."

Clarke will lead Australia into the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

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