"He is an incredible asset for India, great stamina, accuracy, pace -- he has got everything. He conceded that those were tough times for him. “I think I’ve always been a person who tries to find my own way to do things,” he said. Get the latest news, recommended reading and offers sent to your inbox. Steve Waugh, while in conversation with Michael Atherton on Sky Sports Cricket, recalled how his bowling kept him in the Australia Test team before he scored first Test hundred.. After making his Test debut in 1985, Waugh had to wait for almost four years and 26 matches before getting his first Test hundred.
But I knew, eventually, I’ll get it right and it did take me a few years. They've let him to be natural, which is fantastic," he said. If you enjoyed this story, please share with your fellow cricket fans and team-mates. By then, in a way, his bowling had already done its job, ensuring one of Australia’s greatest Test cricketers wasn’t discarded early. Virat Kohli is very lucky to have him in the attack," he added.
Steve Waugh, while in conversation with Michael Atherton on Sky Sports Cricket, recalled how his bowling kept him in the Australia Test team before he scored first Test hundred. Eventually, the former Australia captain went on to score 32 Test hundreds in a career spanning over 19 years, but picked up only 52 wickets from the date of his first Test ton onwards.
Waugh was labelled “the best all-rounder in the world” by Bill Lawry early in his career, and memorably got one over on Viv Richards at The Gabba in 1988, but in his view it was only the presence of “really good selectors”, especially Laurie Sawle, helped him keep his spot. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service", D/N Tests will be a regular feature in Indian cricket, says Sourav Ganguly, Don't want to dwell on past, want to perform in PSL: tainted opener Sharjeel Khan, Ranji Trophy: Ishan Porel, Sudip Chatterjee back for Bengal, Market mayhem: Investors poorer by Rs 11.31 lakh crore in 6 days, 6 months since lockdown: 'Despite strides, Covid crisis far from over', Former cricketer Dean Jones, 59, passes away after cardiac arrest, LAC face-off: India will hold key heights till signs of China withdrawal, KXIP vs RCB Live: Punjab look for a fresh start against Bangalore, Iron rich drinks that help increase haemoglobin, Fitness bands and smartwatches to track your oxygen level, 8 products for women that claim to protect you from sexual assault, Terms of Use and Grievance Redressal Policy. But, both teams know that the personnel they have at their disposal, they can take 20 wickets," Waugh said on the sidelines of the Laureus Awards ceremony. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Head Coach Ravi Shastri (L) during a practice session. As a batsman, he is tenacious and driven by passion. “I think, luckily, back in those days, we had really good selectors with Laurie Sawle, who saw the potential in a lot of players and stuck with them. - Flick happy for Bayern match-winner Martinez, 'Vicky Donor' actor Bhupesh Pandya loses battle to cancer, Shell looking to sell stake in Philippines' Malampaya gas project, There’s another celebrity beauty brand coming your way, McLaren details 765LT's insane acceleration, debuts MSO customized examples, Covid-19: UAE schools get ready for new-normal examinations, Covid-19: Reunion time as UAE resumes visit visas, Tottenham asked for Shkendija goals to be replaced because they were 'too small', says Mourinho, Pakistan: Father of eight daughters is breaking stereotypes by turning them into repairwomen in Karachi, British government announces new job support program but warns not every firm can be saved, Gwyneth Paltrow saves red carpet outfits for daughter, First Look: We Get Cozy With The Next-Gen Infiniti QX60 Monograph Prototype, Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article, Download the all-new Microsoft News app – available now on iOS and Android. 17/02/2020.
While the comparisons continue to take place between the two celebrated attacks, Waugh was quite clear that both set of bowlers have the talent and determination to take 20 wickets in a Test match. When India come to Australia, the Aussies will have a slight edge. So my bowling was pretty good and I was handy in the field.”. He is a unique talent. Steve Waugh's defining quality is his implacable self-belief. Will we notice? Three more Covid-19 deaths reported in Ireland, 324 new cases, Oshoala on target for Barcelona in AEM Lleida rout, New gym creates safe space for Afghan women, Electric vehicle charging network ChargePoint to go public at $2.4 billion valuation, Duchess Meghan's surprise for America's Got Talent contestant, The QX60 Monograph concept is a thinly veiled look at Infiniti's next SUV, Guinness World Records has great expectations for Saudi titles milestone, Dubai Police fine woman for violating coronavirus precautionary measures, 'Arsenal are like everyone else' - Lyon not expecting clubs to meet Aouar's asking price, Kid’s soft play and entertainment centres in Abu Dhabi to begin reopening, The battered North East firms not ready for Brexit, VW ID 4 Pro configurator is working and reservations are open, New film reveals the story behind Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center in Kuwait, Coronavirus: France's record cases could spark another strict lockdown, 'There were reports that he was in Bilbao!'