Australia skipper Michael Clarke is set to become a father for the first time, with his wife Kyly Clarke announcing her pregnancy via social media channel Instagram.

"Michael and I are extremely ecstatic to announce that we are expecting our first child," Kyly posted.

"Can't wait to meet baby Clarke."

Kyly at Sophia Gardens for the first Ashes Test // Getty Images

Michael Clarke then followed up his wife's post with a tweet of his own.

@KylyClarke and I are extremely ecstatic to announce we are expecting our first child pic.twitter.com/fBXZNB7mWG — Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) July 7, 2015

The news comes on the eve of Australia's first Ashes Test against England in Cardiff, where the skipper will be hoping to get off to a good start in the highly-anticipated series.

It's not the first time the Clarkes have let the world know of massive personal news via social media, with the couple revealing their marriage via Michael Clarke's Twitter account in 2012.

One of the wedding photos tweeted by @MClarke23 in 2012

Under Bupa Support Team Head Coach Darren Lehmann, the Australian Cricket Team has become a very family-friendly environment, and there have been a couple of recent additions to the travelling party which currently includes 28 children.

Ryan Harris and wife Cherie recently welcomed son Carter to their family while Shane and Lee Watson celebrated the birth of their second child, Matilda, in May.

The Watson family welcomed Matilda in May

There have also been two recent weddings; Shaun Marsh married Rebecca O'Donovan in April in Perth not long after David Warner and Candice Falzon tied the knot.

The Warners are still glowing following the birth of their daughter, Ivy Mae, last year.

Ivy Mae and Candice cheer on the Aussies in Cardiff today // Getty Images

And there are a few more weddings on the horizon with Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle proposing to Anna Weatherlake in April and Mitchell Starc engaged to Southern Stars wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy, while injured quick James Pattinson announced his engagement to Kayla Dickson this week.

James Pattinson and Kayla Dickson are engaged // Getty Images

The Australian cricket family

"Ivy and daddy sharing a moment at lunch break in Kent." Posted by David Warner on Saturday, June 27, 2015

2 months of marriage to this amazing girl :) @_rebecca_marsh A photo posted by Shaun Marsh (@shaunmarsh9) on Jun 2, 2015 at 6:43am PDT

Very excited to announce the safe arrival of our baby boy Carter James Harris - we couldn't be happier. Mum was amazing! #veryprouddad — Ryan Harris (@r_harris413) May 27, 2015

💜💗 A photo posted by REBECCA MARSH (@_rebecca_marsh) on Apr 3, 2015 at 7:07pm PDT

Good morning everyone. Someone slept 13hours and wants to play. I'm ready Ivy Mae!! Time for The Wiggles. Candy is pumped she knows every line to the songs. #family #morning #huggies #smiles Posted by David Warner on Saturday, July 4, 2015