We have base for a great team 8212; Waugh

8220;Once the older guys depart, whenever that is, it8217;s going to be a team that can take over and continue the mantle of being the No 1 cricket side in the world.8221;

Langer dropped: Meanwhile, Justin Langer was left out of the Australian limited-overs team for the upcoming series with India and Pakistan just hours after scoring a record-breaking double-century in Australia8217;s third Test victory over India.Langer lost his spot in the 13-member squad in keeping with Australia8217;s 8220;horses for courses8221; policy. Test openers Michael Slater and Greg Blewett were also left out as Michael Bevan, Adam Dale and Shane Lee returned to the side.
Australian squad: Steve Waugh captain, Shane Warne, Michael Bevan, Adam Dale, Damien Fleming, Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee, Shane Lee, Damien Martyn, Glenn McGrath, Ricky Ponting, Andrew Symonds, Mark Waugh.

SOUR GRAPES: Australia reacted strongly on Wednesday to growing accusations of racial bias against Asian cricket nations, saying it was more a case of sour grapes. quot;Most of the problems result from cultural clashes. There is an ugly split in world cricket which takes attention from Australia8217;s performances,quot; a newspaper said.