Australian Test skipper Steve Waugh thinks the domination of his World champion side might bring about change in the rules of the game to make rival countries more competitive.

"Our job is to do the best we can for Australia. The West Indies teams of the 1980s almost made administrators change the rules so other nations could compete," said Waugh.

"That's been one of our goals - for us to make rules change so others can compete," he was quoted as saying in the Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday.

Waugh said while a lot of their players were almost scared of West Indies, his tough outlook on the international cricket was developed by an inspiration from the West Indian team that played in 1980s.

"I remember at one point thinking this game is too hard. It took me 13 Tests just to be part of a winning side".

On Australia's sledging tactics Waugh indicated a silent support, and said he was happy to "put doubt in the batsman's mind. I'm all for that."

He, however, said that he is against "saying something directly against someone".

"If we can get the batsman in some doubt, that's fair enough," he added.