Five most courageous innings in Test cricket history: Australia captain Michael Clarke features, along with England star

Michael Clarke: 161 v South Africa, Cape Town (2014)

Clarke faced a barrage of short balls from South Africa quick Morne Morkel and was battered and bruised.

Clearly in pain, the Australia skipper battled on to make 161.

It was later revealed he was suffering from a broken shoulder after being struck by a bouncer.

What an effort.