Waugh, who began his career as an all-rounder but is now regarded more as a specialist number five batsman, said he expected to play a role with both bat and ball in the tournament.

``I had my eye on bowling in the World Cup about six months ago and I've been gradually building up in the nets and in games,'' he said. He said: ``Sunday was the sort of role I see myself playing -- not bowling 10 overs, but maybe three or four; five or six if they're coming out well.