'Pit the rules against us' - Waugh

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Steve Waugh reckons that Australia have become so dominant in international cricket that administrators might want to think about changing the rules 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, as quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald. “That’s been one of our goals - for us to make rules change so others can compete.”

Speaking at a state Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Waugh revealed that he took his own brutal outlook on international cricket from that very West Indian team. “A lot of our players were almost scared of West Indies,” he said. "I remember at one point thinking this game is too hard. It took me 13 Tests just to be part of a winning side.

“I remember sitting in the dressing room at Eden Park in New Zealand,” continued Waugh. “We had just lost, and I looked around at everyone with their heads bowed. And I was thinking, ‘This is too tough. Do I really want to do this?’ That was an important moment”

**Waugh talked about his first first-class match for New South Wales, and rooming with Imran Khan. “I became very good at answering the phone,” Waugh joked. “I was pretty shy in those days. [Imran] had a big reputation for a lot of things. I was that intimidated by him I just kept quiet and answered the phone.” ** :hehe:

Waugh also hinted at a muted support of Australia’s sledging tactics, and although he said that he was against “saying something directly against someone,” he was happy to “put doubt in the batsman’s mind. I’m all for that.”

“For example, if Shane Warne’s bowling into the rough outside the batsman’s legs and he’s trying to sweep, the guy at short leg might say ‘Can you believe this guy’s trying to sweep Warney out of the rough?’ and the player on the other side at bat-pad might say ‘Obviously these guys don’t have a TV in their rooms - they’ve got no idea what’s going on’,” said Waugh. “If we can get the batsman in some doubt, that’s fair enough.”

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over confident.............

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I dont know if I would call it over confidece. I mean they are being discussed as possibly the best side of all time. They might not have the same amount of super stars as the 1980's team of West Indies but they do have an impeccable record and if if they keep it up for another few years they certainly will be the best side of all time.

As far as changing the rules, I dont know about that. There are some very good teams in the world who are fully capable of beating Australia playing with * normal * rules. I think right now the India is fully capable of beating them, South Africa also have a good chance agaisnt them. As far as Pakistan is concerned I think if we give this team a year or so to settle down they will emerge as a very tough team. We have the fastest opening bowlers in the world. Shoaib and Sami are fully capable of destroying any batting line up. If Razzler gets his form back he would be a good first change plus the two new class acts Shoaib Malik and Hafeez have proved they are not just a 4th or 5th bowling option to finish off the alloted overs. They are both capable of taking wickets. As for right now Waugh has every right to brag but Inshallah in a years time we will shut his mouth and well maybe one day our captain will be able to say the same things :)

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Re: ‘Pit the rules against us’ - Waugh

I remember reding Imran’s Autobiography “Allround View” in the 6th grade and he writes that " for my first season with NSW the management put Steve Waugh as my roommate, the idea was that the young player would be able to learn some thing from my international experience, but for the most part of the season it seemed like as if there was Glue stik to his lips since he hardly even talked to me"

Yeah i agree with steve, since it was due to the success of WI side of 80’s that they had to bring the One Bouncer an over rule, for the other sides to be able to compete. so its not out of the Qs. that Auusie can Push the ICC to Impement some new rules

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hi

well what eva he said was true but i wish i wish that it changes very soon, its almost taken the fun out of the game .............

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*Originally posted by LahoriMunda: *
As far as changing the rules, I dont know about that. There are some very good teams in the world who are fully capable of beating Australia playing with * normal * rules. I think right now the India is fully capable of beating them, South Africa also have a good chance agaisnt them...
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I do agree that this Australian team can be beaten with the present rules. But I do not think India can beat them. I would rather give more chance to SA then India.

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Like India defeated them in the world cup final :hehe:

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He is simply too good.Steve waugh can say all this.

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^^ :k:

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*Originally posted by the_paindoo: *But I do not think India can beat them. I would rather give more chance to SA then India.
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Maybe India IN India. South African cricket is presently too much in a shamble to threaten anyone. They don't play as a team (which AUS does) and will probably not even be able to subdue England.

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Matter of a fact is no team at this moment pose any threat to Australia, maybe beating them in a match or two but in long term, no team has a chance.

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Right now..I think NewZeland is the only side capable of beating Aus..

NZ always give tough time to Aussies....w/ Cris Crains back in side and flemming in great form..plus Shane Bond..I think NZ can beat Aus anywhere..

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I think New Zealand bowling is capable of restricting the Aussie batsman but Kiwi batting is still very fragile, maybe with the return of Astle and McMillan should definitly strengthen their side.
Maybe in one dayers but in test matches, i don't see anyone.