Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh
Stephen Rodger Waugh, AOis a former Australian cricketer and twin brother of cricketer Mark Waugh. A right-handed batsman, he was also a medium-pace bowler...
NationalityAustralian
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth2 June 1965
CountryAustralia
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They don't seem to have had the hunger normally associated with Australian cricket sides. From Australia's point of view, there have been a few injuries and too many statements in the papers leading up to the series.
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There were bits and pieces, but nothing substantial.
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It might have been that I praised the work of (former Test coach) Bob Simpson, who was his sworn enemy, or that I didn't spend hours in the bar drinking and regurgitating old cricket stories,
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There may have been something behind that dinner, but I just took it as a casual conversation,
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In accepting I hope the award will help the focus on me to be about more than just cricket. If it is meant as a recognition in some way of the other work I've done in the community in Australia and in India then I'm grateful indeed.
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I was asked about my interest in politics but I'm not a politician,
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I suppose, because I am a sportsman and travel all over Australia, I see every day Australians doing small and large and often unnoticed deeds; many times I thought how nice it would be for them to be recognised, so I hope somehow that in receiving this honour that I represent these people.
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He's very competitive and knows what he wants. He has developed toughness in character and that is what is needed for Indian cricket. Ganguly has proved to be one of the best captains. He has now acquired great leadership qualities.
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Rahul is the kind of person who young cricketers can look up to; not only because of his success but also because of the way he conducts himself.
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I'd like to try to inspire the youth, that's obviously where our future is and the kids are the ones you can mould and you can give them ideas and opportunities and I'd like to try to inspire all the young kids because I had a dream when I was young, that was to play for Australia.
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It's a hard life as a professional cricketer. It's not as easy as everyone makes out. To survive you need a tough hide.
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I don't like waiting in airports for my bags. Even worse, I don't like waiting in airports when my bags are lost.
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He's the type of bloke you would want to have on your side. When you see an Indian side with Ganguly in the line-up, you know it's game on. You don't have to like or dislike him. You have to respect him.
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The minute you hesitate you are in trouble.