SYDNEY, Aug 1: Mark Waugh says failure in the Test series against Pakistan later this year could signal the end of his Australia career.

Waugh, speaking at the launch of his autobiography Thursday, said he hoped to regain his place in the one-day side in time for next year’s World Cup but added: “First of all I’ve got the Test series against Pakistan.

“If I don’t perform there, I could be on my last legs for Australia. I’m confident I can do well.”

Australia are due to play Pakistan away in October before hosting the Ashes at the turn of the year.

The 37-year-old, who has played 125 Tests and 244 One-day Internationals, said he felt lucky to have been part of an Australian team which won the 1999 World Cup as well as a world record 16 consecutive test wins.

“Just because I’m bringing out a book doesn’t mean it’s the end of my career,” he told reporters at the launch of “Mark Waugh: The biography”, adding: “I’d like to play for another couple of years.”

Waugh and twin brother Steve, Australia’s Test captain, have both been dropped for the one-day side but are expected to remain in the Test team, though neither impressed in their last series against South Africa earlier this year.—Reuters