Waugh backs Starc to be a Test force

Sydney - Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has backed pace bowler Mitchell Starc to convert his World Cup form into the Test arena ahead of series against the West Indies and England.

Left-armer Starc was named the player of the World Cup after an outstanding tournament but has yet to cement his place in the Test side after 15 matches.

"That's a big thing for Australia," Waugh said of Starc's emergence in comments published by Australian Associated Press.