Michael Clarke on board a yacht after ‘split’ from Pip Edwards 

Michael Clarke ‘split’ from activewear designer Pip Edwards, 40, last week.

And on Friday, the retired Australian cricket captain enjoyed a day on Sydney Harbour with a male friend.

Opting to go shirtless, the 39-year-old worked on his tan and his fishing skills.

Plenty of fish in the sea! Shirtless Michael Clarke (right), 39, took in Sydney Harbour on board a yacht on Friday, after his ‘split’ from Pip Edwards

Michael wore black board shorts, a coordinating cap and tinted sunglasses.  

After enjoying a spot of fishing on the yacht’s lower level, the father-of-one made his way to the top deck for a cool beverage.

He appeared relaxed and at ease as he engaged in casual banter with a male friend.

Leisurely day: Accompanied by a male friend, the retired Australian cricket captain worked on his fishing skills

Leisurely day: Accompanied by a male friend, the retired Australian cricket captain worked on his fishing skills 

Shirtless: Michael wore black board shorts, a coordinating cap and tinted sunglasses

Shirtless: Michael wore black board shorts, a coordinating cap and tinted sunglasses 

Conversation: Michael engaged in conversation with a male friend

Demeanour: He appeared relaxed and at ease

Banter: The father-of-one engaged in casual banter on the lower level of the yacht 

A natural: The sportsman looked to be a natural at fishing

A natural: The sportsman looked to be a natural at fishing 

Earlier this week, Michael had uploaded a very intriguing post to his Instagram Story about wanting to be ‘home’. 

He shared a photo of his backyard pool in the Sydney property he once shared with his estranged wife, Kyly Clarke, alongside the caption: ‘Home is where I want to be.’

Given the context of his recent split from Pip, Michael may have been hinting at a possible reunion with Kyly, 38.

Soaking up the sun: Michael also worked on his tan, as he engaged in conversation

Soaking up the sun: Michael also worked on his tan, as he engaged in conversation 

Thirsty work! Michael later sipped on a cool beverage

Thirsty work! Michael later sipped on a cool beverage 

Picture of content: Michael looked to be in good spirits

Inked: He showed off his multiple tattoos

All smiles: Michael looked to be in good spirits on the outing 

Headlines: Michael is said to have 'split' from activewear designer Pip Edwards last week

Headlines: Michael is said to have ‘split’ from activewear designer Pip Edwards last week

Timeline: Rumours first emerged that Michael was dating Pip in February, shortly after he announced his separation from Kyly Clarke after seven years of marriage

Timeline: Rumours first emerged that Michael was dating Pip in February, shortly after he announced his separation from Kyly Clarke after seven years of marriage 

Rumours first emerged that Michael was dating Pip in February, shortly after he announced his separation from Kyly after seven years of marriage.

The Clarkes ended things in September, but didn’t confirm their breakup until five months later.  

Kyly and Michael share daughter four-year-old daughter Kelsey-Lee.

Over: The Clarkes ended things in September

Public: However, they confirmed their split five months later

Timeline: The Clarkes ended things in September, but didn’t confirm their breakup until five months later 

Their pride and joy: Kyly and Michael share daughter four-year-old daughter Kelsey-Lee

Their pride and joy: Kyly and Michael share daughter four-year-old daughter Kelsey-Lee 

Breaking her silence: Kyly recently opened up on the split

Candid confession: The House Rules star said she's taking the split 'each day as it comes'

Life after breakup: House Rules star Kyly recently told The Daily Telegraph of the split: ‘I’m taking each day as it comes’ 

Priority: 'It doesn't seem that different because we see each other enough anyway and Kelsey Lee is our priority, which is really important,' she said

Priority: ‘It doesn’t seem that different because we see each other enough anyway and Kelsey Lee is our priority, which is really important,’ she said 

House Rules star Kyly recently told The Daily Telegraph of the split: ‘I’m taking each day as it comes.’

‘It doesn’t seem that different because we see each other enough anyway and Kelsey Lee is our priority, which is really important.’ 

When news of a blossoming relationship surfaced, Michael and Pip both denied they were are anything more than friends.

Denial: When news of a blossoming relationship surfaced, Michael and Pip both denied they were are anything more than friends

Denial: When news of a blossoming relationship surfaced, Michael and Pip both denied they were are anything more than friends 

Just business: They told Daily Mail Australia in February they had been friends for 12 years and were simply working on a project together

Just business: They told Daily Mail Australia in February they had been friends for 12 years and were simply working on a project together 

No such truth? Michael's personal assistant also downplayed the rumours

Rumour mill: The rumours had been circulating across Sydney's eastern suburbs for months

Downplaying: Michael’s personal assistant, Sasha Armstrong, also downplayed the rumours, which had been circulating across Sydney’s eastern suburbs for months 

Sighting: Michael and Pip had been spotted together on several occasions over the past two months

Sighting: Michael and Pip had been spotted together on several occasions over the past two months 

No public acknowledgment: While they never publicly acknowledged they were a couple, Pip and Michael are understood to have dated for several months after his split from Kyly

No public acknowledgment: While they never publicly acknowledged they were a couple, Pip and Michael are understood to have dated for several months after his split from Kyly 

They told Daily Mail Australia in February they had been friends for 12 years and were simply working on a project together.

Michael’s personal assistant, Sasha Armstrong, also downplayed the rumours, which had been circulating across Sydney’s eastern suburbs for months. 

Michael and Pip had been spotted together on several occasions over the past two months.

Reports: But things ended swiftly when Michael decided he couldn't handle the publicity that came with dating the glamorous P.E Nation founder

Reports: But things ended swiftly when Michael decided he couldn’t handle the publicity that came with dating the glamorous P.E Nation founder 

Previous romance: He had ended his engagement to Lara Bingle in 2010 in similar circumstances

Previous romance: He had ended his engagement to Lara Bingle in 2010 in similar circumstances 

Not to be: Michael split from Lara in 2010 after a two-year engagement

Not to be: Michael split from Lara in 2010 after a two-year engagement 

Life out of the spotlight: In 2016, Michael told Channel Nine's 60 Minutes that he wasn't 'comfortable' with cameras around him '24/7'

Life out of the spotlight: In 2016, Michael told Channel Nine’s 60 Minutes that he wasn’t ‘comfortable’ with cameras around him ’24/7′ 

While they never publicly acknowledged they were a couple, Pip and Michael are understood to have dated for several months after his split from Kyly.

But things ended swiftly when Michael decided he couldn’t handle the publicity that came with dating the glamorous P.E Nation founder.

He had ended his engagement to Lara Bingle in 2010 in similar circumstances. 

What went wrong? Pictured is Michael's rumoured ex-girlfriend, Pip Edwards, 40

What went wrong? Pictured is Michael’s rumoured ex-girlfriend, Pip Edwards, 40 

Estranged: The alleged romance follows Michael's split from wife Kyly Clarke (pictured), 38

Estranged: The alleged romance follows Michael’s split from wife Kyly Clarke (pictured), 38