Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh is regarded as one of Australia's greatest cricketers, known for his exceptional leadership and resilience on the field. He captained the Australian national team from 1997 to 2004, leading them to two ICC Cricket World Cup victories in 1999 and 2003. Under his captaincy, Australia developed a reputation for its aggressive and competitive approach to the game. Waugh was not only a skilled batsman, accumulating over 10,000 runs in both Test and ODI formats, but he also played a crucial role in the team's mental toughness and strategic acumen. His win rate as captain is 71.92%, marking him as one of the most successful leaders in ODI history.
Born on Jun 02, 1965 (60 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 6.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 29,497 | $1,380,000 | 1,596$ |
| Totals | 2 | 25,499,884 | 29,497 | $1,380,000 | 1,596$ |
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Steve Waugh emphasized that Australians play for wins rather than personal stats.
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Steve Waugh is referenced as one of Australia's greats who took time to succeed in Test cricket.
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Former Australian captain Steve Waugh praised Joseph's performance on Instagram.
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Australia:
On June 13, 1999, Steve Waugh’s now-immortal line burned itself into South African sporting lore.
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Australia:
Steve Waugh is a former cricketer whose poster adorns the walls of Harley Medcalf's office.
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Australia:
Captain Steve Waugh read out the players’ surnames for the batting line-up before a game.
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India:
Globally, Kohli ranks fourth among captains with the most Test wins, behind Steve Waugh.
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Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh made a cameo at South Sydney training on Tuesday after being invited by Bennett.
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Steve Waugh's strength was to completely shut down whatever had happened on the last ball.
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Steve Waugh was one of the younger players signed by Packer to keep them in the fold.
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