Steve Waugh: Biography, Records, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Steve Waugh was formerly Australia’s cricket captain. Australia’s Sydney, New South Wales, is where he was born on June 2, 1965. The Waugh brothers, Steve and Mark, were identical twins who both enjoyed professional cricket careers. His full name is Stephen Rodger Waugh. His first and last test matches were played against India, and he scored 80 runs in his final inning in both cases. Originally from New South Wales, Steve Waugh began his professional career in his home state in 1984. He started in international cricket as a slow, ordinary player who didn’t think much of himself. One of Australia’s top batsmen, all-rounders, and captains in Test and ODI matches, he later refined his technique, batting, and bowling talents to become a complete player.

Steve Waugh captained the Australian team for five years. His team leadership resulted in two Ashes victories, making him one of just two captains to accomplish this feat. Under his captaincy, the Australian cricket team won 15 straight Test matches, setting a new record. For a long time, until Indian superstar Sachin Tendulkar surpassed him, he held the record for most Test cricket appearances with 168. Besides being a solid batter, Steve Waugh was a superb medium-fast bowler. He stopped bowling to play for a long time without getting wounded by focusing on the hitting. Steve Waugh, known as “Tugga” to his colleagues, captained the team aggressively. Despite his teammates’ poor fielding and poor behaviour, he never gave up.

Steve Waugh Biography: 

1. Real Name: Stephen Rodger Waugh
2. Other/Nickname: Tugga
3. Profession: Former Australian Cricketer
4. Famous for: Aggressive
5. Best Performance: 177* vs England at Old Trafford in 1989
6. Steve Waugh Net Worth: $14 Million
7. Steve Waugh Website URL: The Spirit of Cricket | Cricket Photos | The Spirit of Cricket | Steve Waugh
8. Instagram Handle: @stevewaugh

Steve Waugh Physical Status:

1. Height: 5’10”
2. Weight: 80 kg
3. Eye Colour: Dark Brown
4. Hair Colour: Grey

Steve Waugh Personal Life:

1. Date Of Birth: June 2, 1965
2. Place Of Birth: Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia
3. Nationality: Australian
4. Hometown: Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia
5. College: US State University
6. Highest Education qualification: Graduation with Bachelors’ degree

Steve Waugh Family Statistics:

• Marital Status: Married
• Steve Waugh Wife: Lynette Waugh (1990) 
• Steve Waugh Children: Son – Austin Waugh, Daughter – Rosalie Waugh, Lillian Waugh 
• Steve Waugh Parents: Father – Rodger Waugh, Mother – Beverly Waugh
• Siblings: Brother – Mark Waugh, Danny Waugh, Dean Waugh
• Religion: Christianity

Steve Waugh Career Statistics:

Test Debut: vs India at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Dec 26, 1985

ODI Debut: vs New Zealand at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jan 09, 1986

Steve Waugh Achievements:

• The Australian squad, captained by Steve Waugh, won the 1999 World Cup. Waugh led the squad as captain.
• He batted a respectable 51.06 runs per match during 168 tests in which he appeared.
• He scored 32 hundred and 50 half-centuries throughout his stint as a test cricket player.
• Aside from that, he also won 1989 Allan Border Medal, the 2000–2001 Wisden Australia Cricketer of the Year award, and the 2000–2001 Wisden Cricketer of the Year award in Australia.
• In the Queen’s Birthday 2003 Honours List, he was named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO).

Here are some lesser-known facts about Steve Waugh:

• Waugh Steve arrived about four minutes after Mark. Mark’s contemporaries called him “Junior,” hence the name.
• Waugh’s interaction with Mother Teresa inspired him to become a generous person. He has devoted himself tirelessly to Udayan, a Kolkata facility that provides residential rehabilitation for the children of leprosy patients. A charitable organization bearing his name, the Steve Waugh Foundation, has also been set up.
• His son, cricket superstar Austin Waugh, is making waves worldwide. Similar to Steve, Austin possesses a wide range of skills. New Zealand served as host to the 2018 FIFA U-19 World Cup. Australia finished in second place since India defeated them.
• In addition to launching Waugh Global, a firm that facilitates the purchase and sale of real estate abroad by non-resident aliens (NRIs), he acts as a brand ambassador for Australian Health Management.
• Cricket player Steve Waugh enjoys widespread acclaim in India. He makes regular trips there to promote a number of products.
• At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, Waugh officiated games for the Australian football team and served as an athletics liaison officer.
• In 2005, Steve Waugh learned that his life behind the camera was the subject of an autobiography, “Out of my Comfort Zone.”