It was the question from left field that left the Australian cricket captain momentarily stumped.

Having just led Australia to a 95-run win over India in the semi-final of the World Cup, Clarke was asked by a journalist at the media conference about the "tremendous sex" he has been enjoying since being appointed captain.

The media contingent as well as Australian vice-captain Steve Smith, who was seated next to Clarke, burst into laughter while the flustered journalist quickly tried to correct himself by explaining he meant to say "tremendous success".

Clarke dealt with the slip of the tongue in good humour responding with: "How well do you know me?"

"It's a question for my wife".

Fairfax Media

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