Michael Clarke, the former captain of the Australia cricket team, experienced a terrifying road accident after attending the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad. While traveling to the airport as a passenger, the vehicle he was in collided with a semi-trailer, resulting in the car becoming partially wedged underneath the truck. Clarke described the incident as frightening, stating he awoke to find himself in such a precarious position. Fortunately, he sustained only minor bruises, but he expressed concern for the driver, who might have suffered a broken leg due to the impact. Clarke praised the quick response of local people who rushed to help and acknowledged the support from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, who checked on both him and the driver afterward. He reflected on the shock of the accident, highlighting that it was an unexpected experience after a long day of commentary and travel.