Clarke declared with his team trailing by 43 runs at the Kensington Oval, before they clinched a remarkable comeback success to go 1-0 up in the three-Test series. <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2012/apr/duo1.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 442px; " /> Michael Clarke Arthur, who spoke to Clarke about a potential declaration, said the captain deserved recognition for the &ldquo;brave&rdquo; move. &ldquo;I thought it was a great idea and I sort of just backed him on it. I think it was great,&rdquo; he said. <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2012/apr/Arthur.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 443px; " /> Michael Clarke and Mickey Arthur Meanwhile, West Indies have brought off-spinner Shane Shillingford into their squad for second Test starting here on Sunday.

Australia coach Mickey Arthur has hailed Michael Clarke's leadership after the captain's bold declaration paved the way for his side's three-wicket win in the first Test against West Indies.

Arthur lauds ?brave? Michael Clarke

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