The Kiwis will be stooping to an unacceptable low if they sledge Michael Clarke about his troubled personal life in the upcoming Test series but the Australian vice-captain is strong enough to handle such a situation, feels team-mate Mike Hussey.

u00a0"I'd hope it doesn't come up - that would be a bit below the belt. It's a personal issue and it's probably going a little bit too far if they do mention anything about that," Hussey was quoted as saying by the Sydney Morning Herald.