Published: Nov 07, 2013, 03:20 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 07, 2013, 03:20 PM (IST)
Steve Waugh also said that last time Alastair Cook toured Australia he got 600 or 700 runs so he obviously likes the quicker paced wickets © Getty Images
Nov 7, 2013
Australia’s former captain Steve Waugh says England’s top-order is in fine fettle, before the first Ashes 2013-14 Test to be played at The Gabba in Brisbane on November 21.
Steve Waugh told Sky Sports News, “I don’t see England having a problem at the top of the order those guys (Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott) are class players and they will ultimately come good.
Occasionally they will have an off series they both had that in England I will be very surprised if they both have an off series in Australia.
Talking about Michael Carberry’s century against Australia A in the tour game, Waugh said, “And Carberry — that’s a great start for him. I have heard good things about him.He obviously had the chance to open the batting last year but Joe Root took the chance at the top of the order. He’s been around a while he has played some Test matches – he is obviously a quality player I’m sure he can do the job.”
Waugh added, “They can use the runs up in those games that’s fine as long as they don’t get them in the Test. It’s not concerning you expect that from England. The last time Alastair Cook toured Australia he got 600 or 700 runs so he obviously likes the quicker paced wickets.
“Look there are ominous signs for Australia. I don’t think the Australia attack they (England) face is a great attack but scoring runs is how they will get their confidence,” Waugh concluded.
