India, Aug. 27 -- Michael Clarke, the former Australia captain, is feeling grateful after having skin cancer removed from his nose. One of the country's most decorated batters, Clarke, who led Australia to the 2015 World Cup at home, posted a picture after the surgery and shared an eye-opening message about avoiding the medical condition. This isn't the first time Clarke has undergone the procedure. He was first detected with it way back in 2006 - two years after he made his Australia debut - and over the years has had several cancers removed.

"Skin cancer is real, especially in Australia. I had one cut out of my nose today, so this is a friendly reminder to get your skin checked. Prevention is better than cure, but in my case, regular c...