Cricket legend Michael Clarke will help drive tourists down under in his new role with Tourism Australia.
The former test captain was announced as a Friend of Australia during Tourism Australia's annual India Travel Mission.
In the new role Clarke, who made his Test debut against India in 2004, will work with Tourism Australia to encourage people in our key international markets, especially India, to visit and experience Australia. The role will include hosting events, media appearances and networking with travel agents and key tourism stakeholders to show the world why there is nothing like Australia.
India is a growing and important tourism market for Australia. Indian visitors are expected to be worth $1.9 billion to the Australian economy by 2020.
Media release: Michael Clarke to drive tourists to Australia