Michael Clarke celebrated his daughter’s birthday on Sunday while his former best friend Anthony Bell tied the knot to former cricket WAG Annika Martyn.
The cricket legend shared a photo to Instagram while embracing his young daughter Kelsey as she cut her cake.
‘Growing up way too fast ❤️#9,’ he captioned the images.
Many of Michael’s friends flocked to the comments to wish Kelsey, who he shares with ex wife Kyly Clarke, a happy birthday.
His new girlfriend Arabella Sherborne also took to the comments to post three love heart emojis.
The post came after Michael was noticeably absent from Anthony’s wedding and after-party over the weekend.
Michael Clarke celebrated his daughter’s birthday on Sunday while his former best friend Anthony Bell tied the knot to former cricket WAG Annika Martyn. Pictured: Anthony Bell and Michael Clarke in 2014
However there’s no mystery surrounding why he wasn’t there. It all stems from an incident that happened almost two years ago, not far from Bell’s palatial home.
Anthony and Michael’s long-time friendship became strained after the retired Australian cricket captain was filmed having a heated exchange with his former girlfriend Jade Yarbrough outside a restaurant in Noosa in January 2023.
In the footage, filmed by a passer-by, Jade tearfully accused Michael of sleeping with his ex-girlfriend, fashion designer Pip Edwards, behind her back.
Michael protested his innocence, swearing on his daughter’s life he never did it, as Today host Karl Stefanovic – Jade’s brother-in-law and Michael’s friend – tried to stop the fracas.
It was a public relations disaster ‘Pup’ will never live down – and it seems to have cost him his friendship with both Karl and Anthony, who was also his business partner.
The Clarke-Bell rift became public knowledge in March when Michael signed with another management company. At about this time he also sold his share of the $15million superyacht Ghost, which the pair had been co-owners of since 2022.
Months later, Anthony returned with a statement to the press that made it clear the end of their business relationship was directly linked to their personal falling-out.
‘Events of 2023 have taken their toll on mine and Michael’s friendship which naturally has made it impossible to conduct a business relationship,’ the money man said.
The cricket legend shared a photo to Instagram while embracing his young daughter Kelsey as she cut her cake
‘We wish Michael all the best in his future.’
Despite his friendship breakdown with Michael, Anthony is clearly still on very good terms with the sportsman’s ex-girlfriend Jade, who was seen at his wedding.
Anthony and Annika tied the knot near Noosa on Saturday.
Their nuptials were held on the Sunshine Coast at Yandina Station – a working cattle ranch converted into a luxury country estate set on 14 acres of rural property, with panoramic views of Mt Coolum.
After saying ‘I do’, Annika and and Anthony entertained their guests at a reception held at the venue’s historic Dairy Barn.
On Sunday, they invited a glittering guest list of Australian sport and showbiz royalty to a breezy after-party at his waterfront mansion.
Anthony and Annika tied the knot near Noosa on Saturday. The following day, they invited a glittering guest list of Australian sport and showbiz royalty to an after-party at his waterfront mansion
