[2] The trial turned out to be a success for Clarke, with Sussex signing following which he took a sabbatical from his job.
[5] He was more successful in List A matches for with the ball for Sussex, taking 53 wickets – the same total as he took in first-class cricket – although coming at a better average of 28.52.
[13] However, at this time Buckinghamshire were permitted to take part in the NatWest Trophy with the first-class counties.
In his first stint with the county, he played a further 2 List A matches: against the Yorkshire Cricket Board and Warwickshire, both in the 1999 NatWest Trophy.
[5] He left Buckinghamshire for Norfolk in 2000, making 9 Minor Counties Championship appearances[12] and 4 MCCA Knockout Trophy matches.
[13] Clarke also played 2 List A matches in his sole season with Norfolk, both coming in the 2000 NatWest Trophy against Cornwall and Dorset,[5] taking 2 wickets at an average of 28.50.
[14] In total, Clarke played 9 List A matches for Buckinghamshire, taking 17 wickets at an average of 21.76.