Option 1: This option states that Michael Clarke scored three triple hundreds in the year 2012. However, this is not the correct reason he was in the news recently.
Option 2: This option correctly states that Michael Clarke broke the records of Sir Don Bradman and Ricky Ponting by scoring four 200 plus runs in test cricket in a calendar year. This achievement is significant and would certainly make him newsworthy.
Option 3: This option states that Michael Clarke remained not out in his test appearances in the year 2012. While this is a good statistic, it is not the reason he was in the news recently.
Option 4: This option states that Michael Clarke had four double-century partnerships in his last four consecutive test appearances in the year 2012. While this is an impressive achievement, it is not the reason he was in the news recently.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, which correctly states that Michael Clarke broke records by scoring four 200 plus runs in test cricket in a calendar year. This accomplishment would have garnered significant attention and made him newsworthy.