Clarke Lauds Aussie Depth

Clarke - Leads Aussies to another win.

Stand-in Australia captain Michael Clarke praised the versatility the one-day side exhibited in their 3-0 series victory over Bangladesh.

Australia wrapped up the three-match series on Saturday and Clarke believes the team's depth with both the ball and bat played a pivotal role in the whitewash.

"It's been fantastic, I haven't had to bowl a ball which has been great," Clarke said following Australia's 73-run win in the third and final match.

"I think that's been the strength of the Australian side for a long time now in one-day cricket. There's plenty of guys that, I guess, play that part-time role that, whether it's with the ball or with the bat.

"We've got a long batting line-up (with) James Hopes coming in at number eight who's, as you've seen in the first game, opened the batting for us.

"(We had) Dave Hussey bowling a bit.

"We've got a lot of guys that can do both bat and bowl and I think it obviously holds the Australian cricket team, for one-day cricket, in good stead."

The 27-year-old admitted it felt good to captain his country to a series victory in the absence of regular skipper Ricky Ponting.

"I think he'll (Ponting) be more than happy for me to raise the trophy. I spoke to him a couple of days ago and he's happy with how things were going," he said.

"I've certainly enjoyed my time as captain but I'm more than happy to give it back to 'Punter' for a little while yet."

With the comprehensive defeat of Bangladesh behind behind them, Australia are now turning their attention to India.

And with the much-anticipated Test series just a month away, Clarke feels his side's recent time spent in Darwin will help them acclimatise quicker to the conditions on the subcontinent.

"It's probably been great preparation, it's been so warm up here.

"The guys have had a great time, we've had brilliant training facilities, we've been doing plenty of fitness," said Clarke.

"I think all the boys are in pretty good shape and looking forward to getting over to India and having a good Test series."