Intro:

Michael Clarke joins Australia's domestic Twenty20 competition, Big Bash League, after being unveiled as the captain of Melbourne Stars and thinks teammate Kevin Pietersen could play in the summer Ashes series.

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SOUNDBITE (English) Michael Clarke, Melbourne Stars captain

(on whether he thinks Kevin Pietersen will play in Ashes):

"I do think he could be at the Ashes. I think his form, he has showed that, he has certainly scored enough runs, he has made it very clear that he wants to play and now it will come down to England selectors and England board making a decision. But at the moment from the Australians perspective, I'm happy if he is not playing because he is a wonderful player."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Michael Clarke, Melbourne Stars captain:

"I have always got on really well with KP (Kevin Pietersen). I think he is a wonderful player, I think he has been great for Melbourne Stars and to have that luxury as captain, to have a player like that in your team, is extremely exciting. And I know he will play a big part in us having success in the next BBL."