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Stephen Rodger "Steve" Waugh, is a former Australian cricketer, and fraternal twin of former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh. Steve Waugh captained the Australian Test cricket team from 1999 to 2004. He was the most capped Test cricket player in history with 168 appearances until 3 August 2010, when Sachin Tendulkar of India broke this record. He is known amongst friends as "Tugga" (as in tug of war), and amongst the public as "Iceman" for his ability to remain calm and cool in high-pressure situations throughout his career. Dean Waugh, another of Steve's brothers, is also a cricketer, having played first-class and list A cricket in Australia. He is known for his philanthropic work, and he was named Australian of the Year in 2004.

On 30 September 2009, Steve Waugh was one of five new members announced as part of the growing class of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. On 4 January 2010, he was formally inducted into the Hall of Fame in front of his home fans at the Sydney Cricket Ground.


Bibliography

  1. (2007)

    Out of My Comfort Zone: The Autobiography

  2. (1999)

    No Regrets

  3. Never Say Die

  4. Never satisfied: The diary of a record-breaking year

  5. Steve Waugh's Diary 2001

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  • Legal name: Stephen Rodger Waugh
  • Birthdate: June 2, 1965 (age 47)
  • Birthplace: Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Gender: Male
  • Official Website: http://www.stevewaughfoundation.com.au/
  • Genres: Sport