Don’t think current Indian side is better than ones I played against: Steve Waugh

New Delhi: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh is "not sure" if the current Indian team led by Virat Kohli is any better than some of the sides he played against during his international career. Waugh's comment came in response to India coach Ravi Shastri's remark that is "the best Indian side in the last 15 years". "Look I have played against some great Indian sides and I am not sure the current side is better than the ones we played against," said Waugh. The 53-year-old said such comments could have been avoided as it puts pressure on the team. "I am not really sure but probably not a great thing to say as it puts extra pressure on the team. Once they start losing, they will get a lot of criticism for that. Look, it's good that Ravi Shastri believes in his side but comments like these could be kept to himself," Waugh said. — PTI