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Alex Carey delighted to have Steve Waugh mentoring Australia ahead of the Ashes
Alex Carey impressed with the bat in the World Cup 2019, and is now gearing up for the Ashes
Australian wicket-keeper Alex Carey is delighted to have former Aussie player Steve Waugh mentoring the side as they prepare for the Ashes that begins from August 1.
"Having Steve is amazing for the group. I think he's won nine (eight) Ashes (series as a player) and been in England and played a lot. To have the knowledge of Steve Waugh, one of the greatest Australian cricketers, be a part of this group, is something we're really lucky to have," ICC quoted Carey as saying.
"Personally, I just had a quick chat just getting to know Steve. It's quite early and he'll mentor us and have his spin on things. It's just great knowledge to have. Steve's been watching the one-day stuff and commentating a bit there. I've had a few little chats with him, but more moving now into the red ball and getting that focus of a longer format," he said.
The player was in fine nick in the World Cup 2019, which had prompted Waugh to compare Carey with legend Michael Hussey.
"If I'm half as good as him [Hussey], I'll be happy, he's an incredible player," Carey said.
The Kangaroos were ousted from the quadrennial event in the semis, after England defeated them.
Carey, personally, had a good edition as he scored 375 runs and helped his side from precarious situations consistently.
"I guess different circumstances throughout the World Cup were really good learning experiences for me. Having Smith and Warner back in the side, and the experienced guys I got to bat with, you learn a lot out in the middle," he added.
