Waugh says three reasons make him wary of the Windies, despite their 5-0 Test loss to South Africa.

He said the series is possibly a swansong for fast bowlers Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh, the West Indies perform better at home and they love nothing more than beating Australia.

Waugh, who is expected to be named as Australia's 40th Test captain on Friday, said recent performances would mean little when the first of four Tests starts at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on March five.

``Their batting wasn't good enough but they still bowled South Africa out a few times. To me, they've still got five very good quick bowlers and that makes any side dangerous.''

Waugh said touring the West Indies was an unforgettable experience because of the singing, dancing, drum-beating enthusiasm of the crowds. ``I really enjoy playingthere, the people love their cricket because it's a way of life for them,'' Waugh said.