Former Australia captain Clarke honoured in Queen's Birthday list

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - England v Australia - Investec Ashes Test Series Fifth Test - Kia Oval - 22/8/15 Australia's Michael Clarke Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Michael Clarke has been honoured in the Queen's Birthday list for Australia with the former cricket captain recognised for both his sporting career and community work.

The 39-year-old, who retired from cricket in 2015, was appointed an Officer in the general division of the Order of Australia, the citation on the Governor General's website said.