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Steve Waugh is an Australian former international cricketer, born in 1965, and the twin brother of cricketer Mark Waugh. A right-handed batsman and medium-pace bowler, he is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He was part of the Australian team that won its first world title at the 1987 Cricket World Cup, and as captain he led Australia to victory in the 1999 Cricket World Cup. He is regarded as the most successful Test captain in history, with 41 victories, and was the most capped Test player until Sachin Tendulkar passed his 168 appearances. He was named Australian of the Year in 2004 and inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010.

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1965 1
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is an Australian former international cricketer and twin brother of cricketer Mark Waugh
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    born 2 June 1965
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    Stephen Rodger Waugh (born 2 June 1965) is an Australian former international cricketer and twin brother of cricketer Mark Waugh.
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    is an Australian former international cricketer and twin brother of cricketer Mark Waugh
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    is an Australian former international cricketer and twin brother of cricketer Mark Waugh
  • Competed In: Cricket World Cup, Lead, Cricket World Cup
    Waugh was a part of the Australian team that won their first world title during the 1987 Cricket World Cup
  • On The Roster Of: Australia National Cricket Team, Lead, national team
    Waugh was a part of the Australian team that won their first world title during the 1987 Cricket World Cup
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