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Michael Clarke is coming to terms with his physical condition. Photo: Getty Images
Australian captain Michael Clarke has revealed he may need to travel in advance of teammates for future overseas tours such as next year's Ashes, to avoid breaking down.
Clarke says the left hamstring problem that threatens his involvement in Monday's tri-series one-day opener against Zimbabwe in Harare was further proof of his vulnerability to injury immediately following long-haul flights.
The latest setback for the 33-year-old, who suffers from a chronic back problem, is set to force a rethink in travelling arrangements to ensure he has ample time to recuperate.
Clarke is begrudgingly accepting of the fact he may have to travel separately to the team, or at the very least factor in rest time between getting off the plane and training.
