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She is being called the Yoko Ono of the cricket world. Lara Bingle, a 22-year-old swimsuit model, stands accused of jeopardising the career of the Australian cricketer Michael Clarke. The vice-captain's decision to desert a one-day series in New Zealand has outraged fans and commentators, with some calling for him to be sacked.

Clarke, 28, rushed home to Sydney this week to comfort his fiancée, who has been in the spotlight since a naked photograph of her was leaked to a women's magazine. The picture, showing Bingle stepping out of a shower, was taken by Brendan Fevola, a married Australian Rules footballer with whom she had an affair four years ago.

Love before cricket: star's priorities outrage Australia - Cricket, Sport - The Independent