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
careful overdo
So they've got to be careful that they don't overdo it.
aspect commercial cricket
One-day cricket being the more commercial aspect of the game, so I think you can rotate.
actions believer bit enormous guys hints louder outrageous perform pressure puts saying speak start statements subtle words wrong
Actions do speak louder than words and they need to perform on the pitch. I was never a big believer in making outrageous statements - just little subtle hints here and there. Saying it is going to be 5-0 (referring to Glen McGrath's statement) puts enormous pressure on the guys when things start to go a little bit wrong and feel they have to live up to those expectations,
asked interest politics
I was asked about my interest in politics but I'm not a politician,
accepting australia award community cricket focus grateful help hope india meant work
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.
sports nice australia
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.
character quality want
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.
way looks kind
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.
sports dream kids
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.
sports hard-life needs
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.
inspirational-sports airports waiting
I don't like waiting in airports for my bags. Even worse, I don't like waiting in airports when my bags are lost.
your-side games lines
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.
trouble minutes
The minute you hesitate you are in trouble.
player next shame
There is no shame being beaten by such a great player, Sachin is perhaps only next to the Don