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Your most memorable moment in Steve Waugh's career!

Steve Waugh: Player of the Month, March 1997
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Sat Apr 12 17:22:26 BST 1997
Message from shlepper@aujs.com.au (Daniel Simons)

I first saw Steve Waugh play in the 1984/85 Shield final at the SCG. NSW were crumbling to be about 150 runs short of QLD's first innings. When he came in to bat I asked a friend who he was and he said he thought he heard he could bat!!!

Steve made a fifty and carried NSW to within 50 runs of the QLD total, and NSW ended up winning the match by 1 wicket!


Fri Apr 11 16:02:20 BST 1997
Message from burbidge@aol.com (John Burbidge)
Steve's 200 at Kingston, Jamaica, 1995, along with brother Mark's century, that helped Australia win the game and the series in an historic victory. His application and tenacity, coupled with occasional brilliant shots, were a treat. I think he spent over 11 hours at the crease, which I had the privilege of watching from the press box.
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 1997 14:00:10
Message from ptbw@bristol.ac.uk (bruce williams)

I go for 1993, I think it was, in the last series that Australia lost to the West Indies - his century at the SCG.

SW, batting at number three, was coming back from being dropped. Several years of indifferent form had seen him bat as low as 7. He responded to losing his place in the test side by slaughtering attacks all over Australia in a distincly "plunder or die" fashion. Mostly plunder.

This century was not his best, and it was on a pitch full of runs, but it was the turning point in his career. He had been out in the 90s to WI twice and I think finally getting three digits had a big effect on his confidence. It was the culmination of a period of intense concentration on perfecting his game to something that Slater could learn from.

Lara scored 277 in that test and, as I recall, it was a SW throw that ran him out. The Australian team as a whole had not lost it's WI phobia, but he had.

Waugh has been the best batsman in the world for years. In series after series he has topped his team's aggregate or average - and often both. Just at a guess, I think his record in this criteria would beat Lara or Tendulkar. Just one of many.

For my money, Lara still has a lot to prove, though I loved every minute of his 277. Tendulkar is sadly hampered by India's over indulgence in ODIs at the expense of tests. Tendulkar needs the opportunity and Lara needs the maturityy to do what SW did at the SCG and become a truly great test batsman.


Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 09:54:28
Message from ldearden@ifs.org.uk (Lorraine Dearden)
The first test match of the 1989 Ashes tour when he scored his first test century - superb!
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 04:50:52
Message from vijaysankar@nwu.edu (Vijay Sankar)
I have been a fan of Steve Waugh ever since he made his debut against India in 1985-86. My favourite moment was when he score 18 runs of Salim Jaffer's last over(also the last over of the innings) in the 1987 World Cup semi-finals which proved crucial in the ultimate analysis.
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 23:26:33
Message from Joe.RInaldi@nec.com.au (Joseph Rinaldi)

My favorite Steve Waugh moment is his 200 against the West Indies. He was the difference between the two sides.

Also his double century against WA a few years ago, when he and brother Mark put on over 400 runs and Mark also scored a double century at the WACA.


Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 20:43:35
Message from san@ecn.purdue.edu (Anand Subramanian)
When he played a major role in Australia's World cup win over England in tehh he finals.
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 12:39:06
Message from swassell@gibnet.gi (Matt Wassell)
For me, the most memorable moment in Steve Waugh's career was when his bowling was more useful than his batting, namely in the World Cup '96 Semi-Final when he bowled Brian Lara with an unplayable delivery. It was this moment that gave Australia a chance for victory against the odds which, of course, they took later in the evening.
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 22:58:20
Message from bocpoc@iafrica.sz (Ruairi O'Connor)
During the after-match presentations for the 1st test in South Africa after being asked what he thought about his 385 run partnership with Greg Blewett, he said "well Greg batted very well and I batted alright" after making 160. This shows his modesty and proves why he is the number one batsman in the world. He may not always look spectacular but he is very effective. Keep it up!
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 22:52:02
Message from nsaraiya@cse.fau.edu (Nirav Saraiya)

The most memorable moment in Steve Waugh's career...

(1) When he got Maninder Singh out in a match of Reliance Cup against India and Australia could beat India by just one run.....

(2) When he scored 17 runds in an over of Salim Jafar in the semi final against Pakistan on their home soil, and incedentally Aus. defeated Pakistan by the margin of 17 Runs....


Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 20:40:55
Message from dilip@crhc.uiuc.edu (Dilip KRishnaswamy)
Lara clean bowled by an inswinger from Steve Waugh in the World cup
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 19:14:15
Message from vramanat@uceng.uc.edu (VIJAY RAMANATHAN)
My memorable moment in Steve Waugh's career dates back to the Reliance world cup 1987, when Steve was the main player behind Australia's success. He was the key behind Australia beating India by 1 run in the opening game played at Madras by dismissing the tail-enders in the 50th over. He again helped Australia to win against New Zealand in the preliminary league. But his major success was in the dismissal of Allen Lamb in the final against the English at Eden Gardens, Calcutta with a beauty of a ball just when Lamb was looking set for a big score. He again came back to control the late on-slaught of Phil DeFreitas by dismissing him. He is the greatest asset of the Australian team.
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 17:35:49
Message from pakheart@geocities.com (Pravir Singh Brar)
I remember the most memorable moment when the Australian team lifted the world cup in Calcutta. Steve Waugh was the one who was bowling the pneultimate over and England needed 21 runs, but Steve Waugh just gave them one run! I can never forget that over. Plus of course the EPIC 200 in Kingston Jamaica. I call him Mr. RELIABLE batsman of all times.
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 16:01:41
Message from Rabiulh@aol.com (Rabiul Hasan)
It was the semi final of the 1987 World cup between Austrailia and Pakistan at Pakistan. Austrailia were batting first and it was the last over of the Austrailian inning(over50). ImranKhan decided that Salim Jaffer would bowl the last over and Steve Waugh made him regret that decision by plundering 18 runs in the over! Ironically, Pakistan lost the match and a place in the final by 18 runs!
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 03:10:25
Message from easwar@ee.pdx.edu (Easwar Sarangapani)
I regard him as the true "Ice Man" of cricket , the man who doesnt crack under pressure but rather is at his best then . There are many memorable moments in this man's life that has earned my admiration but the following one takes the cake.Well , it was the world cup match between India & Australia & India doing a rather miraculous run chase in the form of Azhar & Manjrekar . The final stage was set up when India needed 4 runs of the last ball to win & it was left to Srinath to complete the formalities . Well Srinath does a terrific job by getting a good amount of wood on the ball ( would have gone for a six in most Indian grounds ) . But then there is Steve Waugh in the boundary .,though he drops the catch , he flings the ball in the same action to the make-shift wicket keeper David Boon & lo , what a throw , right over the stumps & Aussies win the match. According to me any other player would've cracked under pressur at that stage but not our "Ice Man"!!
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 18:54:01
Message from niklet@hotmail.com (NIKHIL KHARABANA)
WELL SEEING STEVE IS AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE.WHO WOULDN'T LIKE TO SEE A PLAYER SUCH AS HIM.HE IS A VERY TALENTED PLAYER AND INFACT I WOULD CALL HIM AN ALL-ROUNDER.WELL I HAVE SEEN THE BEST OF HIM HERE IN INDIA ITSELF IN THE ONE-OFF TEST MATCH AGAINST THE INDIANS,WHERE KUMBLE HAD GOT THE AUSSIES ALL OUT FOR JUST A 182,A BIT TOO SUPRISING.AND IN THE INDIANS' FIRST INNINGS THEY TOOK A LEAD OF ABOUT A 100 RUNS AND WHEN NAYAN MONGIA GOT HIS HIGHEST OF 152.AND IN THE SECOND INNINGS OF THE AUSSIES IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE REPEAT OF THE FIRST INNIGS AND IT WAS STEVE AND MCINTYRE OR HOGG WHO WERE WITH HIM AT AROUND THE END OF THE INNINGS AND HOGG AND PETER WERE BEING TROUBLED BY KUMBLE AND CO. STEVE WAS ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT.HE HAD NO PROBLEMS.AND THOUGH THEY LOST THE MATCH STEVE PLAYED MAGNIFICENTLY.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 16:35:22
Message from balabag@wwdg.com (Bala)
Though there are lots of moments when Steve was part of many Aussie victories, the fact remains that he is the "unacknowledged hero". Its true that he does not possess the flair and flamboyance of Mark, but sheer consistency places him along with other great players. My favourite "Steve moments" are when he scored that brilliant doube century against the Windies last year and whenever he bowls superbly in the slog overs.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 16:02:57
Message from sm0026@uop.edu (seema)
Most memorable moment------I would tell if it was ONE!!!!!!! Actually,it will come when he retires around 2002 or so with 5 years captaincy and a 60 odd test average under his belt!
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 16:08:40
Message from suchitra@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in (suchi)
To me every inning played by steve is a memorable one.It is very difficult to point only one. He has always been the saviour for the australian team.You can also call him the rock of gibraltor. I think according to me the innings played by him in the third test match against the mighty west indies in trinidad scoring 63 runs and also the 200 runs at jamaica was outstanding. We can always see the determination on his face when he comes to the crease.When he plays and misses you can see him talking to himself and he corrects himself.What a wonderful cricketer would love to swap him in the indian team.Congratulation to MR.STEPHEN WAUGH THE MODEST CRICKETER UNSPOILT BY FAME.Hope to see many more memorable moments in steve waugh`s career. Goodluck .And keep going.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 97 20:05
Message from dharmaraj_srinivasagam@reyrey.com (Dharmaraj)
He is the best cricketer australia has ever produced (forget about Bradman) He can score runs whenever his team needs. He can take wickets whenever his teams needs. (Lara's wicket in Semifinal at Mohali) He will be the Captain for the next series.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 15:09:43
Message from ssagn@nortel.ca (Seshasai Agnihotram)
I have always been an admirer of Steve Waugh for his determination and consistency. U need him and he is there. I would attribute the Aussies' winning the '87 World Cup solely to Steve's performance. He showed the world what genuine and intelligent change of pace can do and his slower ones have added a new dimension to the game. When batting, he is like a rock and helps others go all out for strokes at the same time manages a very healthy strike rate. In the Eighties, when India played Aussies I was always used to think Steve's dismissal as the most important one. And he is a marvellous fielder too pulling off blinders and exceptional ground fielding. Keep Going Steve...
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 14:08:03
Message from arvindms@meghdoot.mastek.com (Arvind Sherigar)
Steve has been the most consistent batsman for the past couple of years. He is not exciting to watch like a Lara or a Tendulkar, but his tough spirit, tenacity is hard to beat. For me the most memorable moment is watching on T.V. his double century in the West Indies against Walsh, Ambrose and Co. Also another occassion in the 1986 one day traingular series ( I donot remember the exact year ) when he played against India in Australia. He won one of the matches of his own bat and ball. He scored 75 odd and converted a losing match for Australia into a winning one.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 14:07:35
Message from prrao@india.hp.com (Raj)
The 6 again pakistan in Reliance cup semi's in the final over!! One of the major factors for Australia to acheive the world cup. Could someone point out who the bowler was. I believe it was Waqar!
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 13:51:07
Message from samit@cyberdude.com (Samit Malkani)
My best Steve Waugh moment was when he hammered Allan Donald for six in the second one-dayer. I can't stand Donald and I was elated to see him hit for six.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 13:47:11
Message from sookrajs@db.erau.edu (Stefan Sookraj)
My most memorable moment is when Steve's brother Mark made his debut and was at the wicket with Steve. I could not tell who was who for a while.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 12:45:20
Message from s.quist@lancaster.ac.uk (Sean Quist)
I saw Steve Waugh and Allan Border bat on the last tour to England. Steve fot 150 while Allan made 200. Steve has hit many similar big scores. He is consistent and easily one on the greatest cricketers. Also he has many wickets. Second highest one day (after Craig McDermot) in Austrailia. I support the West Indies, and hope Shiv Chandrpul can follow in the footsteps of Steve Waugh
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 97 16:21
Message from ganeshv@hotmail.com (Ganesh)
I was just eleven during the World Cup in 1987 played in the Indian sub-continent. In the very first match between India and Australia, India lost the match by a single run. The last over was brilliantly bowled by Steven Waugh. He repeated the feat with an incredible last over against the Kiwis. His two wickets including that of Allan Lamb helped the Aussies pick up their first world cup. Since then I've followed his exploits and if I had to pick up a world test team, he'd be number one on my list. Best of luck Steve.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 09:32:29
Message from dtours@ilink.nis.za (Craig)
Every single time he shreds the South African bowlin attack! South Africa has top class bowlers and brilliant fielders, but he ALWAYS scores runs( except for the duck he made at Newlands facing Rudi Bryson.) To me the Waugh brothers are the best batsmen in the worl at the moment, but they must watch out because youngsters such as Jaques Kallis are going to be superb in about a years time.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 07:23:58
Message from york@enternet.com.au (Richard York)
My most memorable moment would have to be a one-day game at the M.C.G. a number of years ago in a one-day match where Steve took a catch unsighted, to all of us in the crowd anyway, behind the sightscreen. These were the days around the time of the world cup in 1991 when he used to field at long-on and off. We saw him head of for the catch thinking the ball would go for six. He disapeared behind the sightscreen which must have been set in a few yards from the fence, and to our surprise came out the other side of the sightscreen with ball gleefully clutched in his right hand. Although he has probably had many more significant moments in his career (what self-respecting Australian cricket follower could forget Sabina Park), that is the most memorable moment for me because I was actually at the game to see that one.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 05:50:09
Message from kranth@hotmail.com (kranthi)
I personally think steve is a very tricky bowler and the most wanted at dire times By this I mean he is good at breaking partnerships, when the opponent is going real good. I remember larry gomes and mudassar nazar who were really good at breaking partnerships. He is one among them.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 01:29:04
Message from strewic@ibm.net (shane trewick)
over at the west indies how he saved the match with a double 100
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 00:47:04
Message from s01304@or1.cis.occ.mi.cc.us (kalpesh shah)
He is the great player he is always best at the fielding He is very active when he is on the field and he is smart batsmen also.
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 22:46:26
Message from harish_k_epuri@hotmail.com (Harish Kumar Epuri)
I think he is the most deserved player. In the contemporary cricket, he is one of very few batman who has a average of above 50 in Test cricket. As far as I remember the most memorable event was in 1987 Relaince World cup final against England, when Phil Defraitas was blasting in the final overs, steve bowled two memorable overs. The way he conttrolled the match with this genuine medium pace was great. He is an asset to a team as a consistent batsman, good medium pacer and an excellent fielder.
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 97 02:20
Message from 106337,1652@compuserve (alex sequeira)

Steve Waugh was magical in England two tours ago when he piled runs against a then good English side.

Steve is always there to respond to a crisis and as long as he is there, the Aussies are never out of the game. Such a cool cool player.

There are so many occasions when he has twinned up with his twin brother to turn out sterling performances.. the latest was against the Springboks


Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 20:29:24
Message from gcohen@global.co.za (Gregory Cohen)
I was at the Wanderers when he got this 160!!!
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 19:19:32
Message from Raul@quimica.urv.es (Raul)
Starting a fight with Curtley!!!!
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 18:17:33
Message from shoeb@alpha2.csd.uwm.edu (Mohammed Shoeb)
Steve is nicknamed "The Crisis Player". There is no doubt that this tag fits him very well. He has proven this by playing vital roles in many tests both with bat and ball. He is at his prime whenever the rest of the team fails. Some of the great moments from his career includes the glorious 200 against WI in 1995. Some of the other moments include the great partnership of 385 runs wiht Blewett, his record breaking stand with brohter Mark against New Zealand in the Quaterfinals of the WC 96. These are only a few great moments. Many great innings are yet to come. Good Job Steve!!!
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 18:12:43
Message from atul@post1.com (Atul Dobhal)

It is high time now to appoint Steve Waugh as the captain of Australia. In the past few years Steve and Mark have contributed a lott in the Australian wins. I can heardly remember any one day or test win of Australia in last few years without any contribution from Mark or Steve in it.

The one day defete on April 2 against RSA is a good example of the fact that how much Australia depends on Waugh twins.


Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 17:09:34
Message from z2152150@student.unsw.edu.au (Mark Chai)

The most memorable moment in Steve Waugh's career was definitely his match and series winning double-century in the West Indies. This was the innings that ended an era of invinsibility for the Windies and seemingly started one for Australia. He has proved, time and time again that he is certainly the most hard-nosed player in the world. You'd be kidding yourselves if you said he had more flair than the Laras and the Tendulkars, but with his post-comeback average hovering around 70 it's clear that he is the most consistant. It's a shame that he has so many nagging injuries otherwise he certainly could've been the world best all-rounder as well.

Steve Waugh is an absolute champion. He is a tremendous competitor and deserves all the credit he gets.


Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 16:07:53
Message from anish@apache.mt.att.com (Anish Kurup)
I think the most memorable moment in Steve Waugh(rior) will be when he will lead the Australian side. Nobody deserves this position more than him. He leads by example not just talk the talks.
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 13:30:11
Message from pretender@soon.com (Phillip)

My most memorable moment, that I can remember experiencing, was being able to see and meet Steve Waugh in person with the Australian team on their previous tour to South Africa. His own most memorable moment would be hard to guess, because he is one of the most successful cricketers ever.

It is not that I don't think that Steve Waugh wouldn't be able to lead Australia and do a hell of a good job, but it would be unfair from us, the "cricket loving public", to EXPECT him, whom I hold in the greatest respect as one of the cricket geniuses of our time, to take over the captaincy. I don't think the added pressure of captaincy will necessarily affect his playing abilities, but there is no question in my mind that the concentration on the captaincy of a team overshadows the concentration on your batting, bowling and fielding. You always have to think off the team's problems before you can think about your own. I have experienced it in a much lower league of cricket, and I can just imagine how much more pressure their are on people playing for their country.

The best man for the job as captain, if he has the ability, is the wicket keeper. I that is why the captaincy of Ian Healy is not as bad as most might think. The wicket keeper is always thinking about where the gaps in the field is, and because Ian Healy is such a good wicket keeper, he will make the team no-matter what his batting form is at present. This takes all the pressure of the natural talented batsmen and bowlers to think and work on what they are good at. This doesn't mean Steve Waugh cannot aid the captain in decisions where his view as a senior member of the team will be of great importance and simultaenously take a bit of pressure of the captain.

Which ever way the captaincy goes, I see Australia as one of the most professional outfits in the World, playing both sensible and attractive cricket and this is directly related to the wealth of talent they have in their side.

I look forward to a few great years of competition still to come between South Africa and Australia. I can't remember a boring game between these two sides.


Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 12:36:42
Message from rahul.puri@kcl.ac.uk (Rahul Puri)
The greatest moment that I have seen when Steven Waugh was batting was when he scored his suberb double hundred in the carribean in 1994. This was one of the most determined and courageous pieces of batting that I have ever seen. Even with the West Indian fast bowlers stroming in at him he played brilliantly to set up the win for his country and beat the Windies in a home series for the first time in almost 20 years. That is a mark of a great player. Whereas Waugh may not have the talent of a Lara, Tendulkar or even his twin, Mark, he more than makes up for it in determination and sheer fighting spirit. He thoroughly deserves his place as the best 'test' batsman in the world.
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 10:48:44
Message from lvzwzl@echidna.stu.cowan.edu.au (Darrell Wilson)
200 at Sabina Park.. west indies
50 odd when Captaining Australia A. Aust A won big that day.
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 09:00:07
Message from pprraass@hotmail.com (Prasanna Hegde M S)

I feel great whenever i see him on the field. He is one of the best player i have ever seen. People say Tendulkar,Lara,Mark waugh are class players. but whats the point? They aren't consistant. Here is a man who is very consistant and still people say he is not very good. That is utter nonsense. Look at the consistency. That's what makes a player class apart from the other..

This chap is my all time favourite cricketter. When India plays against Australia i want India to win but only after Waugh scores the century..

My most memorable moment is his partership with Mark in which he scored double century. He was great.

I wish him a very good future and he will play for a long long time..


Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 07:18:29
Message from almayahx@netvigator.com (PREM KUMAR)
The Most memorable moment in Steve Waugh"s Career is not yet come ! It will Come when he will be appointed as captain of his team ?
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 06:27:52
Message from mxb3778@utarlg.uta.com (mahesh bandarupalli)

Well, thinking about steve waugh one can't but appreciate the role steve waugh played under allan border in bringing the team back to its present glory.He is undoubtedly the most determined batsman who has performed most consistently over the years.One might find better gifted batsman than he is like may be lara , tendulkar or his brother mark waugh ,but it is impossible to find somebody as determined as he is. I had the chance to see him play in chandhigar against westindies in the semifinals of the wills world cup.Though he was not successful with the bat he had bowled lara out with one of his trademark legcutters .I dont think we had anybody in the same mold as he is, an allrounder performing consistently and who has saved his team in many a dire situations.Going by the statistics he is unequalled in the batting averages in the test arena with ofcourse sizeable number of wickets after his name aswell.He will probably go down the annals of the cricket history as a unique cricketer.Captaincy is just one of those earthly things which may not worry him that much because he is kind of darkhorse who does not probably believe in bulding the hype around his success lest he would in all probability have become the captain by now.The ACB should have recognized his capabilities by now and infact i was suprised when he was not named the captain after border.

It is time the cricketing authorities in australia recognize his accomplishments .


Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 05:56:19
Message from nrc0003@jove.acs.unt.edu (CAHLAPALLI NAGA RAMESH.)
The most remarkable moment, which I recollect in Steve career was his Run spree in England in 87-88, tour of England. When he scored 178, 167, 80 , 123 in the five test series, He was compared to Non-other than the Bradman the 'GREAT', the fellow Australian.
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 05:33:20
Message from rram@usa.net (Raghuram B.)
Steve Waugh is remarkable for performing for his country when the other players let the team as we saw in the 3rd test against SA. He has been very consistent. I can remember several instances against India, when he took games away from the country. Certainly, an apt choice for the Player of the Month award. With Mark Taylor out of form, I feel, Steve Waugh is the right person to lead Australia.
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 05:25:49
Message from zubin@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in (nilesh mehta)
he is there whenever australia is in trouble his support to brother mark in the 2nd odi in s. africa was a very good moment
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 00:43:56
Message from nishith@rhf.bradley.edu (NISHITH SANGHVI)
The match which he has played against S.A. Steve has made 160 around with total partnership of 385 with Blewett. He is really a wonderful player. His bowling is good too.
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 22:46:15
Message from sbeemidi@uceng.uc.edu (sanjeev beemidi)
The most memorable moment in steve's career , in my view, is the one when he missed the catch at the longon boundary of javagal srinath in the 1992 preliminary match of india versus australia.Australia however won the match by a single run.Incidentally another memorable moment is the missed catch of sachin tendulkar in the same match.
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 22:40:52
Message from skarbij@charlie.cns.iit.edu (Bijo Skariah)
When Steve Waugh helped the then young Australian team to win the 1997 Reliance World Cup, even though they were not a favourite team.
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 21:44:02
Message from lane@webware.co.za (Keith)

The 160 Steve scored during the first test at the Wanderers was the best innings I have ever seen by a batsman. It consitsted of playing only the balls that needed to be played. Disciplined batting that I think the young South African players learnt a lot from. Steve apart from his all round ability must be the best player off the backfoot around.

Steve, thanks for the entertainment, pure magic.


Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 19:25:31
Message from nikhil@india.ti.com (Nikhil Lad)

Steve Waugh has been a match winner for australia since quite sometime now. His innovative bowling during the slog overs is a treat to watch. He has a cool head above his shoulders and so is often called in to bowl during the crisis situation in One-dayers.. So often he has broken a dangerous partnership.. The ball on which Lara was bowled in World-Cup semi was a beauty.. And that triggered the WI collapse later...Also his memorable last butone over in 87 world cup, double century in WI stands out as match winning effort...

Now he is the Mr. Consistent in the Aus-Batting line-up.. So I guess he deserve the chance to lead Australia in future..


Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 18:01:15
Message from k4kshah2@msg.pacbell.com (Kalpesh Shah)

In the 1987 World Cup, played in India, the preliminary match between Australia and New Zealand, Steve was bowling the last over of the match and New Zealand required just 7 runs to win the match with 3 or 4 wickets in hand and more important Martin Crowe still batting. He bowled the last over with such accuracy, that he took last 3 wickets (one was of Martin Crowe) and did not allow New Zealand to win the match. The end of the World Cup everyone knows, Australia won the WORLD CUP (Reliance World Cup).

This is one of the incident i do remember of Steve Waugh. Previously he was remember of his bowling and now of his batting. The introduction of slow ball in the One day matches he brought is now great significant during the last overs of match.


Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 15:48:57
Message from stu3226@westga.edu (Malcolm )
Another great month for Steve best exemplified by his innings in the Centurion Park Test match, which showed his fighting qualities.. this is why he is regarded by C&L as the number 1 batsman in the world!! GREAT JOB STEVEN....from the WIndies.
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 15:42:05
Message from sm691791@bcm.tmc.edu (S Murthy)
The most memorable, and definitely really glorious, moment in Steve's carer was his double century against the Windies in 95. I still cannot imagine how anyone who had been bruised and battered like him could go on and on to play such a great innings. This speaks for his team-spirit and patriotism much more than anytihng elsse could. Another moment that stands out is the memorable 49th over he bowled in the 1987 world cup. To defend a miserable target of 8 runs against a rampant Defraitas was surely a task for the greatest,and the then kid of the Aussie team showed himself more than equal to it by not just keeping his cool but alo getting Defraitas out. All in all,I would say that the Aussie team desperately needs Steve holding the reis at the moment. As far as Mark is concerned, he is a great batsman alright,but so inexperienced in aspects like leadership and judgement (see how he always gets out at the moment he has the bowlers at his mercy-the 2nd SA test being the only exception), he is about as ready for captaincy as Steve's daughter Rosalie!
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