Michael Clarke wants to be fit for Australia’s World Cup campaign but admits the latest hamstring setback means there’s a chance he “may never play again”.

Australia have summoned Shaun Marsh to replace Clarke for the second Test against India in Brisbane, with the captain to miss the remainder of the four-Test series.

Clarke was sent for scans after limping from Adelaide Oval on Saturday’s final day of play in the first Test with a right hamstring injury.

“The scans are not great, they have certainly showed a tear there. The experts are looking at them and I can pretty confidently say that I won’t take part in this Test series,” Clarke said.

“I don’t know exactly how long I’m going to be out for.

“There’s no doubt there’s certainly a chance, well there’s a chance I may never play again.

“I hope that’s not the case and I’ll be doing everything in my power to get back out on the park, but I have to be realistic as well.”