Mark Waugh begins his role as selector

Quote:[size=12pt]NEW Australian cricket selector Mark Waugh is in Darwin to cast his eyes over this country’s emerging talent.

One of the most graceful batsmen to play the game in a 128-game Test and 144-game ODI career that produced a combined 17,000 runs, 49-year-old Waugh officially began his role as a selector earlier this month.

“I was asked a few years ago to join the panel but it just wasn’t the right time,’’ he said.

“I still love the game and obviously I’m involved with my (television) commentary so I see a lot of the players through that.[/size]