Mark Waugh thinks that the technique of young batsman Prithvi Shaw is similar to that of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.
The 51-year-old legendary batsman said that it would be a difficult series for Australia as India are a very settled side and Virat Kohli's captaincy is contagious.
The former captain added, "So for Australia it's about enjoying it, working together and not looking too far ahead."
'I think our bowlers' efforts were really good. If they can do the same thing tomorrow, get a couple edges first up, it could be totally different'
Steve Waugh, who captained England to the World Cup triumph in 1999, says Eoin Morgan's side is one of the best one-day teams he's seen and would compete against anyone of the previous eras.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh on Monday put his money on India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka to emerge triumphant in the upcoming World Cup.
"I think batsmen if they get injured, they've got to play their shots or get out," the Australian captain said.
'Baggy Green worship made me want to puke'
The Australian Test captain urged fans not to make their judgement without knowing the full facts.
Former test batsman Mark Waugh will step down as a national selector at the end of August, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.
Australia's Test captain defended the minnows' right to play his side next month in a two-Test series.
The West Indies middle order batsman said he learnt being mentally tough from the Aussie skipper.
This year's Ashes series is shaping up to be one of the most even in years, former Australia captain Steve Waugh said Thursday. Waugh said he considered the Australians to be slight favourites but there was no reason England could not repeat their series victory at home four years ago.
Former Australian star Mark Waugh feels that Rahul Dravid is not a natural slip catcher but has a great concentration which has taken him on the brink of becoming the player with most catches in Test cricket.
The Australian Test captain has hinted he will retire in the next 12 months after a final attempt at winning a series in India.
Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli and Australia's Steve Smith would be more than keen to stamp their authority in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series in which runs would be "at a premium", feels Australian great Matthew Hayden.
Under his captaincy, Australia have entered the Super Eight stage at the ongoing T20 World Cup on the back of an unbeaten run in the group stage.
The side, led by Jason Sangha, also includes Will Sutherland, son of Cricket Australia's (CA) chief executive James Sutherland. Sutherland Jr is the vice-captain of the side.
Steve Waugh's wife underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a blood clot.
Former Test skipper Steve Waugh is interested in rebuilding Australian cricket team following their Ashes loss but said he would not be able to take up a full-time coaching job.
Steve Waugh on Friday hit back at Shane Warne after the legendary spinner reignited a long-running feud between the two by calling the former Australia captain a selfish cricketer.
Former Australian World Cup-winning skipper Steve Waugh has warned Michael Clarke's men not to bank on Steven Smith's golden run during the summer ahead of World Cup opener against England on Saturday in Melbourne.
The outgoing Australia skipper said 440 was too huge a target and it gave them only two per cent chance of winning.
On the upcoming ODI series in India, Steve Waugh feels the home team starts favourites despite Australia winning the five-match series 12 months ago.
The former Australian captain outlines India's batting weaknesses for his touring team.
The former Australia skipper said Pakistan would have to harness the talent it has to make the upcoming series close.
Sachin Tendulkar can come only second, after legendary Don Bradman in the list of all-time great cricketers, according to former Australia captain Steve Waugh.
Steve Waugh called for charity matches to be played every two years to support various causes round the world.
Australia's Test captain launched a unique on-line fund raising 'Art Union' directed at cricket lovers in India and Australia.
He is a role model to many but recently-retired Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid himself looked up to Steve Waugh during his playing days and says he imitated the former Australian captain's mannerisms to build a successful career.
'They've won in Australia twice (Test series in 2018/19 and 2020/21). Magnificent. But the last few World Cups, (they have) been nowhere, in the last few T20 World Cups, (they have) been nowhere.'
The former Australia captain said the umpires are the best to adjudicate the legality of the off-spinner's bowling action.
Lara's position as captain now appears much more secure than Waugh's
Tiny tots at the home for children of leprosy patients broke into celebration after the Aussie skipper scored his 30th Test ton.
They are capable guys; we have to play good cricket, said the Aussie captain on the eve of the first Test against the minnows.
The news of Steve Waugh's decision to retire in January was greeted with a touch of disbelif by Adam Gilchrist and Ian Healy.
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