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Clarke terms appointment as an officer in Order of Australia a real honour

Clarke, who led Australia to the 2015 World Cup title, has been appointed an officer (AO) in the general division of the Order of Australia, an honour for achievement or meritorious service

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4 min read Last Updated : Jun 08 2020 | 2:34 PM IST

Australia's World Cup-winning former captain Michael Clarke was on Monday appointed an officer in the Order of Australia, joining iconic ex-skippers like Allan Border and Steve Waugh who have received the national recognition.

Clarke, who led Australia to the 2015 World Cup title, has been appointed an officer (AO) in the general division of the Order of Australia, an honour for achievement or meritorious service.

What is officer in Order of Australia?

In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. The Officer of the Order of

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