Former Australian captain Steve Waugh believes cricket could make a massive difference to millions of starving people through charity matches held every two years.

"I think it's a great opportunity for the ICC to be a leader in this regard," Waugh told the Melbourne Herald Sun.

A World Cricket Tsunami Appeal match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground between a World XI and an Asian XI generated 14.6 million Australian dollars for the victims.

Waugh said he hoped to discuss his proposal with International Cricket Council Chief Executive Malcolm Speed.

"There are a lot of causes out there. You look at South Africa, there are people starving there. Somalia, all these sort of places.

"It would be great if they could pick a cause, say every two years, raise money and make a massive difference. Cricket has that ability to unite people. I am sure cricketers will put their hand up. It is a good concept," he said.

The second of the two charity matches will be held in Asia next month to help the devastated region.

Waugh said such matches would promote the sport.

"It can show that cricketers can make a difference and want to make a difference," he said.