North and Clarke in Test squad

Marcus North and Michael Clarke. (AAP - file)

Australia have included troubled vice-captain Michael Clarke and out-of-form Marcus North in the squad for the Test tour of New Zealand.

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Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting. (AAP - file)

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Australia captain Ricky Ponting is supporting his vice captain Michael Clarke's decision.

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Clarke leaves tour for personal reasons

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Doug Bollinger in action in New Zealand. (Getty)

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Brad Haddin in action in New Zealand. (AAP)

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