Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon have launched a defence of Australia's selectors, rejecting Steve Waugh's concerns over the looming transition of the Test side.

Waugh created headlines on Wednesday when he accused chief selector George Bailey of rarely having the appetite to make tough calls needed for an aging side.

The Test great also said players should not be publicly pushing teammates for selection, adamant that was a job for only Bailey and his panel.

But Cummins stressed on Thursday that he did not feel the players held any power, selectors had generally "been on the money" with their calls and the use of white-ball cricket and Australia A tours had the team set up for the future.

"I think the selectors have done a great job of managing the transition," the injured Test captain said

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