Steve Waugh says Australia appear destined to be joined in the World Cup semi-finals by England, India and New Zealand.
Defending champions Australia currently head the World Cup group stage but have played one game more than most of their rivals.
India and New Zealand are the only two unbeaten teams and hosts England are also well fancied to progress as the No. 1 team in the world.
Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, Bangladesh and Pakistan will all be hoping to force their way into contention but Waugh believes the current top-four will progress.
Reflecting on Australias 87-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday, Waugh told ICC: It was another positive step for a team that seems destined to be joined in the semis by England, New Zealand and India.
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Each of these teams will be fine tuning and gathering impetus and knowledge before a final week where they only need to win two games to stand aloft.
It could come down to one individual who leaves his mark and creates a legacy for himself and his team.
Australia have enough ammunition to do this but so do the other contenders. It will be enthralling to watch and I cant wait.
Australia captain Aaron Finch scored a superb century at the Oval on Saturday as the defending champions proved too strong for Sri Lanka.
And former skipper Waugh added: To win a World Cup your captain needs to lead from the front, either by actions or in words. Right now Finch is excelling in both.
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Steve Waugh says Australia appear destined to be joined in the World Cup semi-finals by England, India and New Zealand.
Defending champions Australia currently head the World Cup group stage but have played one game more than most of their rivals.
India and New Zealand are the only two unbeaten teams and hosts England are also well fancied to progress as the No. 1 team in the world.
Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, Bangladesh and Pakistan will all be hoping to force their way into contention but Waugh believes the current top-four will progress.
Reflecting on Australias 87-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday, Waugh told ICC: It was another positive step for a team that seems destined to be joined in the semis by England, New Zealand and India.
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Each of these teams will be fine tuning and gathering impetus and knowledge before a final week where they only need to win two games to stand aloft.
It could come down to one individual who leaves his mark and creates a legacy for himself and his team.
Australia have enough ammunition to do this but so do the other contenders. It will be enthralling to watch and I cant wait.
Australia captain Aaron Finch scored a superb century at the Oval on Saturday as the defending champions proved too strong for Sri Lanka.
And former skipper Waugh added: To win a World Cup your captain needs to lead from the front, either by actions or in words. Right now Finch is excelling in both.
Encouragingly Australias big match players are all in good form with Steve Smith searchinRead More – Source
