Steve Waugh Wife, Height, Age, Batting Stats, Records, Greatest Captain
Published on: Jul 24, 2018 3:42 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 22, 2021 6:37 pm IST
Steve Waugh is a Former Australian Legendary professional cricketer born in Campise, Australia. He was commonly known as “Tugga”. He is known for his aggressive nature. He sets the standard of Australian cricket. He was the winning captain of Australian cricket team in 1999, later on, he passed his legacy to another aggressive and legendary captain Ricky Ponting who took the Australian cricket to the heights. Steve Waugh is not only considered as a great captain but also a great batsman for which he was voted for Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1989, Wisden Australia Cricketer of the Year 2000-01, Allan Border Medal 2001.
Steve Waugh
Nickname:
Tugga
Profession:
Former Australian Professional Cricketer
Biography
Autobiography:
Out of My Comfort Zone
Biopic:
NA
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.):
178 cm
Weight (approx.):
73 Kg
Eye Colour:
Dark Brown
Hair Colour:
Grey
Tattoos:
Personal Life
Date of Birth:
2-6-1965
Age (as on 2017):
53 years
Birth Place:
Campise, Australia
Zodiac sign/Sun sign:
Gemini
Nationality:
Australia
School:
NA
College:
NA
Educational Qualifications:
NA
Signature:
NA
Family
Father:
Rodger Waugh
Mother:
Beverly Waugh
Sister:
NA
Brother:
Mark Waugh, Danny Waugh, Dean Waugh
Coach/Mentor:
NA
Religion:
Non- religious
Address:
Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia
Cricket Career
International Debut:
Test:
26 December 1985 v India
ODI:
9 January 1986 v New Zealand
T20I:
Jersey Number:
#5
Domestic/State Team:
New South Wales, Somerset, Ireland, Kent
Nature on field:
Aggressive
Likes to play against:
England
Favourite Shot/Ball:
Pull Shot
Records
Steve Waugh is a world cup winning captain of Australia 1999.
He played 168 test matches and scored 10,927 runs at an average of 51.06.
He scored 50 half centuries and 32 centuries in his test career.
He also voted as the Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1989, Wisden Australia Cricketer of the Year 2000-01, Allan Border Medal 2001
Career Turning Point
When captained the world cup winning team Australia in 1999
Preferences
Hobbies:
Favourite Batsmen:
Allan Border
Favourite Bowler:
Favourite Cricket Ground:
MCG
Favourite sports personalities:
NA
Favourite Food:
NA
Favourite Actors:
NA
Favourite Films/TV Show:
NA
Favourite Musicians/Singers:
NA
Favourite Destinations:
NA
Smoking/Alcohol:
NA/NA
Style Quotient
Cars Collection:
NA
Steve Waugh Wife
Marital Status:
Married
Affairs/Girlfriends:
NA
Steve Waugh Wife name
Lynette Waugh
Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images
Marriage Date:
1990
Earnings
Net Worth:
2 million Dollar
IPL Earnings:
NA
Awards and recognitions
He was inducted in Australian Cricket Hall of Fame on 3 February 2009.
He was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.
He was also awarded the Australian Cricketer Year award in 2004.
He was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the Queen’s Birthday Honour list of 2003.
He is considered as an Australian Living Legend.
Controversies
Waugh spot and criticized over “manipulation of the points system” during the Cricket World Cup to ensure his team’s succession
Lesser Known Facts
Steve could have been a football player because he started his sports career with Football.
Steve credit’s his Mother with the Legendary Competitive Edge He Had
Steve Used to Keep Meticulous Tour Diaries
steve Has Set Up a Unique Foundation
Steve’s Favourite Grub during Matches Used to be Plum Chicken
Steve is Actually Elder to Twin Mark by 4 Minutes
Steve Has Been Inducted into the Exclusive ‘Australian Living Treasures’ Group
Steve Was the Mentor of the Australian Olympics Team at Beijing in 2008
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