Mark Edward Waugh, AM (born June 2, 1965 in Canterbury, New South Wales) is a former Australian cricketer, who represented Australia in Test matches from early 1991 to late 2002, and made his One-Day International debut in 1988. Waugh is regarded as one of the most elegant and gifted stroke makers to ever play the game. His nickname is "Junior" as he is younger than his twin brother Steve by a few minutes.

Answered by Mehul Shroff , an ibibo Specialist, at 10:14 PM on October 26, 2008

Hi srini vasan, Mark Waugh was one of the world's most elegant and gifted stroke makers. He was famous for his stylish shots and his cover drive is best of of all. His ability to drive, cut, pull and loft the ball so effortlessly that it could make him look disdainful of the talents of bowlers. Waugh made his name as a middle-order player for New South Wales in the late 1980s, twice winning the Sheffield Shield Cricketer of the Year titles as he built and maintained a first-class average in excess of fifty. He is presently Fox Sports cricket commentator. Mark Waugh represented for major teams like Australia, Essex and New South Wales, he made his debut after Steve Waugh. He made debut for Australian team in year 1991 against the England team in tests. His ODI debut was little earlier in December 1988 against the Pakistanis.
Mark Waugh made debut against the England and he was selected in place of his brother Steve Waugh. Many Critics criticized for this wrong selection and his capacity to occasionally succumb to lazy-looking shots. The weakness was on show most evidently during his disastrous 1992-93 tour to Sri Lanka when he scored four successive Test ducks, but it would be hard to find a player more difficult to contain when in full flight. To complement his batting skills, he offered handy part-time bowling as a medium-pacer-cum-offspinner and a remarkable penchant for spectacular saves and catches - he had few rivals to match his freakish brilliance in the field. His many highlights included a world-record partnership of 464 for the fifth wicket with Steve for New South Wales against Western Australia in 1990-91; his sterling 138 on Test debut; three commanding centuries as an opener at the 1996 World Cup tournament; and 126 to seal the Frank Worrell Trophy in West Indies in 1995. The lowest moment came in late 1998 when it emerged that he and Shane Warne accepted money from an Indian bookmaker during a tour of Sri Lanka four years earlier.

Waugh announced his retirement from international cricket without fuss in October 2002 after losing his place in the Test squad to play England. He played on for two seasons at New South Wales, but his elegant best was behind him. He is one of the greatest slip fielder and good player of the spin as well.

His career stats:

Tests:

Matches 128, Runs scored 8029, Batting average 41.81, 100s/50s 20/47, Top score 153*, Balls bowled 4853, Wickets 59, Bowling average 41.16, 5 wickets in innings 1, Best bowling 5/40 and Catches/stumpings 181/–

ODI:

Matches 244, Runs scored 8500, Batting average 39.35, 100s/50s 18/50, Top score 173, Balls bowled 3687, Wickets 85, Bowling average 34.56, 5 wickets in innings 1, Best bowling 5/24 and Catches/stumpings 108/–

FC:

Matches 368, Runs scored 26855, Batting average 52.04, 100s/50s 81/133, Top score 229*, Balls bowled 15808, Wickets 208, Bowling average 40.98, 5 wickets in innings 3, Best bowling 6/68 and Catches/stumpings 452/–

List A:

Matches 435, Runs scored 14663, Batting average 39.10, 100s/50s 27/85, Top score 173, Balls bowled 6947, Wickets 173, Bowling average 33.42, 5 wickets in innings 1, Best bowling 5/24 and Catches/stumpings 201/–

Answered by Madhu Vamsi , an ibibo Master, at 8:55 PM on October 14, 2008

Full name Mark Edward Waugh AM
Nickname Junior
Born 2 June 1965 (1965-06-02) (age 43)
Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia
Batting style Right-hand
Bowling style Right-arm medium/off-break
Role Batsman
Relations SR Waugh, DP Waugh (brothers)
Test debut (cap 349) 25 January 1991: v England
Last Test 19 October 2002: v Pakistan
ODI debut (cap 105) 11 December 1988: v Pakistan
Last ODI 3 February 2002: v South Africa
ODI shirt no. 6
Career statistics
Tests ODI FC List A
Matches 128 244 368 435
Runs scored 8029 8500 26855 14663
Batting average 41.81 39.35 52.04 39.10
100s/50s 20/47 18/50 81/133 27/85
Top score 153* 173 229* 173

Balls bowled 4853 3687 15808 6947
Wickets 59 85 208 173
Bowling average 41.16 34.56 40.98 33.42
5 wickets in innings 1 1 3 1
10 wickets in match 0 n/a 0 n/a
Best bowling 5/40 5/24 6/68 5/24
Catches/stumpings 181/– 108/– 452/– 201/–

Answered by koushik , an ibibo Specialist, at 5:10 PM on October 14, 2008

Mark Waugh

Australia

Player profile

Full name Mark Edward Waugh
Born June 2, 1965, Canterbury, Sydney, New South Wales
Current age 43 years 134 days
Major teams Australia, Essex, New South Wales
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm medium, Right-arm offbreak
Relations Brother - DP Waugh, Twin brother - SR Waugh

Batting and fielding averages Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100 50 4s 6s Ct St
Tests 128 209 17 8029 153* 41.81 15360 52.27 20 47 844 41 181 0
ODIs 244 236 20 8500 173 39.35 11053 76.90 18 50 651 57 108 0
First-class 368 591 75 26855 229* 52.04 81 133 452 0
List A 434 417 42 14663 173 39.10 27 85 200 0

Bowling averages Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10
Tests 128 128 4853 2429 59 5/40 5/73 41.16 3.00 82.2 1 1 0
ODIs 244 120 3687 2938 85 5/24 5/24 34.56 4.78 43.3 1 1 0
First-class 368 15808 8525 208 6/68 40.98 3.23 76.0 3 0
List A 434 6935 5786 173 5/24 5/24 33.44 5.00 40.0 2 1 0

Career statistics Test debut Australia v England at Adelaide, Jan 25-29, 1991 scorecard
Last Test Australia v Pakistan at Sharjah, Oct 19-22, 2002 scorecard
Test statistics
ODI debut Australia v Pakistan at Adelaide, Dec 11, 1988 scorecard
Last ODI Australia v South Africa at Perth, Feb 3, 2002 scorecard
ODI statistics
First-class span 1985/86 - 2003/04
List A span 1985/86 - 2003/04

Profile

The twin brother of Steve, Mark Waugh was one of the world's most elegant and gifted strokemakers. His game was characterised by an ability to drive, cut, pull and loft the ball so effortlessly that it could make him look disdainful of the talents of bowlers. Waugh made his name as a middle-order player for New South Wales in the late 1980s, twice winning the Sheffield Shield Cricketer of the Year titles as he built and maintained a first-class average in excess of fifty. Although he lived in the shadow of his more famous brother for a number of seasons, progression to international cricket was inevitable. The only sour note when his promotion eventually came, for the fourth Test of the 1990-91 series against England, was that it arrived at Steve's expense. Critics took issue with Waugh's apparent loss of concentration at times and his capacity to occasionally succumb to lazy-looking shots. The weakness was on show most evidently during his disastrous 1992-93 tour to Sri Lanka when he scored four successive Test ducks, but it would be hard to find a player more difficult to contain when in full flight. To complement his batting skills, he offered handy part-time bowling as a medium-pacer-cum-offspinner and a remarkable penchant for spectacular saves and catches - he had few rivals to match his freakish brilliance in the field. His many highlights included a world-record partnership of 464 for the fifth wicket with Steve for New South Wales against Western Australia in 1990-91; his sterling 138 on Test debut; three commanding centuries as an opener at the 1996 World Cup tournament; and 126 to seal the Frank Worrell Trophy in West Indies in 1995. The lowest moment came in late 1998 when it emerged that he and Shane Warne accepted money from an Indian bookmaker during a tour of Sri Lanka four years earlier. A laconic, unassuming character, Waugh announced his retirement from international cricket without fuss in October 2002 after losing his place in the Test squad to play England. He played on for two seasons at New South Wales, but his elegant best was behind him.
John Polack

Notes
Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1991
Member of the Order of Australia, Jan 2005

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