Shane Warne hailed Michael Clarke’s hamstring surgery as a success, saying Australia’s captain is now better placed to take part in the World Cup.

Clarke went under the knife on Tuesday, having badly torn his right hamstring on day five of the thrilling first Test between Australia and India.

The 33-year-old will not play any part in the ongoing four-Test series, but is desperate to lead Australia in the one-day tournament that starts on February 14.

Clarke tweeted on Wednesday that “surgery went really well”.

Warne, who spoke to his good friend after the operation, went a step further.

“It was the best result humanly possible they could have had for the operation,” Warne said, while calling the first Test for the Nine Network.

“He was in good spirits and looking forward to trying to make a good comeback.

“It’s a better result than expected.

“Previously the World Cup was a long shot, now he’s more of a chance given how well the operation went.

“Good news for everyone, especially for Michael Clarke.”

Team physio Alex Kountouris will provide a more in-depth update later on Wednesday.