Michael Clarke urges Australian players to work hard in Caribbean

 Australia's skipper Michael Clarke has urged his teammates to work hard in the Caribbean, as the runs have not flowed freely off their bats this tour.

An early afternoon downpour robbed Australia's batsmen the chance to acclimatise with a hit in the nets.

Ricky Ponting is the only Australian in this tour party to play a Test at Queen's Park Oval with Clarke the other player with international experience at the venue.

The second Test presents the Australians with the chance to dispel notions they struggle in spin-friendly conditions, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.

''I think that we've improved out of sight against spin bowling. I tell you what we do very well, we find ways to still win. I think that if you look at our record in the subcontinent that it's very good and we've faced a lot of spin bowling there,'' said Clarke, who is expecting the Windies to play two spinners.