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Joe Clarke expresses ’embarrassment and disgrace’ over WhatsApp messages


Clarke has played for England junior and development sides but not for the senior team

Nottinghamshire batter Joe Clarke says he feels “embarrassment and shame” over his involvement in a vulgar WhatsApp group with rapist Alex Hepburn.

The sexist messages led to Clarke, 25, being made unavailable for selection by England and charged with bringing the game into disrepute.

“It does not reflect the person I am now,” Clarke told the Telegraphexternal-link.

“I have done a lot of reflecting. It is embarrassment and shame that I was involved in what was a terrible thing.

“I’m happy I have the chance now and say how sorry I am for the involvement in all of it.”

Clarke was speaking in his first major interview since being named during the Hepburn trial.

Last month, England’s new director of men’s cricket Rob Key suggested he would be open to Clarke being picked.

Hepburn was jailed for five years after being found guilty of assaulting a sleeping woman after she had consensual sex with Clarke.

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