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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England have got to get back switched on because if they lose this series in Australia people will say, 'Has England really progressed that much?'.
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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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There were bits and pieces, but nothing substantial.
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I have had different politicians launch books on different occasions but that's not to say I'm strong for one side or the other, ... That was a good political answer actually.
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I've said before what a great privilege it is to represent your country, this award takes this privilege to a new and totally unbelievable level for me,
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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,
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Australia has the edge for the Ashes. They're playing in Australia, they're fairly confident and have been preparing for quite a while now. And, if you're the best in the world and you lose, you want to win and get back to where you were.
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They don't seem to have the hunger normally associated with Australian cricket sides.
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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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So they've got to be careful that they don't overdo it.
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One-day cricket being the more commercial aspect of the game, so I think you can rotate.
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To me, being Australian is about looking after your mates, taking care of the less fortunate, supporting the underdog and enhancing the spirit that makes all Australians unique.
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You've got to have dreams to keep you going.
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The key to handling pressure is to enjoy it when you're confronted with it rather than worry about it too much.