Steve Waugh
Acting
Biography
Stephen Rodger Waugh, AO is a former Australian cricketer and twin brother of cricketer Mark Waugh. A right-handed batsman, he was also a medium-pace bowler. Born in New South Wales, with whom he began his first class cricket career in 1984, he captained the Australian Test cricket team from 1999 to 2004, and was the most capped Test cricket player in history, with 168 appearances, until Sachin Tendulkar of India broke this record in 2010. Thought of in the early stages of his career as only a "moderately talented" player, at one point losing his Test place to his brother Mark, he went on to become one of the leading batsmen of his time. He is one of only 11 players to have scored over 10,000 Test runs, led Australia to fifteen of their record sixteen consecutive Test wins, and to victory in the 1999 Cricket World Cup.
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Emigratis
A docuseries following the Australian Men’s Cricket Team, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s best cricket teams fell from grace and was forced to reclaim their title and integrity.
The Test
Over 5 red-hot summers between 1990 and 2007, Australia dominated the Ashes down under like never before: in 25 test matches, the rampant Aussies won 18 and lost just 3. It was an unforgettable era when all-time greats including Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Allan Border and Steve Waugh inflicted cricket misery upon the English. While Australia re-wrote the record books - showing the inventors of the game how to dominate it We relive unforgettable moments from this all-conquering age: Steve Waugh's career-saving last-ball century; Shane Warne's Ashes hat-trick, the first in over 90 years; Adelaide's amazing victory plucked from nowhere during the 5-nil whitewash of 2006/07. Aussie's lethal bowling artillery: while McGrath and Warne dined out on England's batsmen, Jason Gillespie, Stuart MacGill, Merv Hughes, Brett Lee and Bruce Reid delivered their own brand of merciless bowling attack. These were the wonder years when Australia made history - and England was history.
Australia's Wonder Years The Ashes At Home from 1990 to 2007
ESPN’s LEGENDS OF CRICKET journeys through the ages to profile the greatest individuals to have ever taken up the bat and ball. Chosen by an expert panel of their peers, this fascinating and seminal series explores the remarkable abilities of the chosen few who have truly transcended the game. From Sir Donald Bradman’s unrivalled mastery of the willow and Share Warne’s wizardry with the ball, to the poise and balance of Sachin Tendulkar, the swagger of Sir Garfield Sobers and Viv Richards and the sheer grit and determination embodied by Allan Border and Steve Waugh, this series offers rare insight into the celebrated careers of cricket’s 25 greatest champions. Featuring wonderful archival footage and in-depth interviews with leading players and commentators, ESPN’S Legends of Cricket shines a light on the enduring legends of our summer game.
ESPN Legends of Cricket - Volume 6
In a career defining moment that silenced his critics and thrilled a nation, Steve Waugh's unforgettable last ball century on the second day of the Fifth Test against a resurrected England in the 2002/03 Ashes contest placed him in the league of world cricket greats. Following weeks of speculation about his future as the captain of the seemingly unbeatable Australian Cricket Team, Waugh stepped up to the crease to the deafening applause of a capacity crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The 37 year-old reached 95 with one over to go and finally took four runs off the last ball of the day to the chanting and cheering of more than 40,000 spectators and over 2.1 million viewers of the live telecast. Join Steve Waugh as he provides insightful commentary to one of the most significant innings in cricket history. His incredible performance is captured in this celebration of one of Australia's finest sporting heroes and his one PERFECT DAY.
Steve Waugh: A Perfect Day
The captaincy of the Australian Cricket Team is the country's most prestigious sporting position. It is a role Steve Waugh has made his own. With his skill at the crease, leadership in the field and off-field diplomacy, he has assumed the mantle worn so well by his legendary predecessors. Now he talks about his career. The World Cup in England, the Ashes victories and Test campaigns at home and abroad. Australia's most enduring one-day cricketer gives a rare insight into the great innings, the triumphs and disappointments.
Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh, the mastermind behind Australia's golden age of cricket dominance, takes us on a trip through India, exploring the rich diversity of cultures and searching for the true spirit of cricket.