Sydney — Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has revisited old feuds, describing Shane Watson as part of a group that was "like a tumour" on the team. Star batsman Clarke also spoke of his notorious dressingroom bust-up with Simon Katich, who grabbed the then vice-captain’s throat during a disagreement about when the team song should be sung after Australia’s Test win against SA in 2009. In a television interview with Channel Nine’s 60 Minutes programme aired late on Sunday to coincide with the release of his autobiography, Clarke spoke of his stormy relationships. He denied labelling all-rounder Watson a "cancer" on the team, a claim made by Mickey Arthur in documents connected to the former coach’s legal action against Cricket Australia following the South African’s sacking three years ago after a 4-0 defeat in India. Watson had been one of four players stood down by Arthur and Clarke for the third Test against India in Mohali in 2013 in the so-called "homework" affair. "No, I...
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