Instead of waning with age, Sachin Tendulkar is getting better with every passing day, former Australia captain Steve Waugh said in Kolkata on Friday. Waugh termed Indians as favourites to defend the title in the second edition of the ICC World Twenty20 to be held in England in June.
Amidst all the hype in Waugh's farewell match, the Australian skipper had to contend with an unexpected dose of his own medicine.
Buchanan said the Steve Waugh sideshow could become a distraction for the Aussies in the Test series against India.
Border, who is also a national selector, said the record was within Waugh's grasp.
Legendary Australian captain Steve Waugh rates Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a fantastic leader but feels the Indian skipper's "honeymoon period" is over and he is in dire need of a break.
Australia's Test captain ended speculation about retirement, saying he wants to play the series against Bangladesh.
Waugh has 31 centuries, equal second with Sachin Tendulkar and behind only Sunil Gavaskar (34).
Chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said Waugh had their support for the final two Ashes Tests but there were no guarantees beyond that.
Waugh spoke in reference to India coach Ravi Shastri's comments that this is "the best Indian side in the last 15 years".
Waugh's unbeaten 100 saw him join Gary Kirsten as the only player to score hundreds against all Test-playing nations.
Australia's 37-year-old Test captain said he will decide on his career in the coming weeks.
Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has claimed that 56 cricketers have reported being approached by illegal bookmakers in the past one year alone.
'I'm still just trying to improve,' the 38-year-old Aussie skipper said after scoring his 31st Test hundred.
He has chalked up his 37th win as skipper, surpassing the previous world record of 36 set by Lloyd in the 1980s, with a strike rate unmatched in cricket's long history.
The former Australia captain will lead the team in a one-day game against the tourists at Manuka Oval in Canberra on January 28.
Having a left-arm quick of Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack the much-needed heft and variety. It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh's life as a young kid with a dream to represent his country to ultimately fulfilling those ambitions formed the subject of a children's book, which aims to encourage youngsters to develop interest in the game.
The former Test captain was also recognised for his charity work for children in India.
Australia's former skipper Steve Waugh, who is a philanthropist providing seriously ill children and their families with hope and comfort, has said it will be tough to wrestle the Ashes from England.
Rahul Dravid's timidity while facing an aggressive Australian pace battery has turned the match in the favour of Ricky Ponting's men, feels former skipper Steve Waugh.
"The side plays well under his captaincy. So at this stage it's hard to see a final scenario for Stephen," said Allan Border.
"The side plays well under his captaincy. So at this stage it's hard to see a final scenario for Stephen," said Allan Border.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has denied of backing fellow countryman Ricky Ponting's demand of gettind rid of toss before a Test match, stating that he would prefer the system to remain as it is.
Former Australia cricket captain Steve Waugh will be the athlete liaison officer at the 2008 Beijing Games.
Australia selector Mark Waugh refreshingly candid departure from sport media-speak when he let slip that Cricket Australia wanted their Test team selected early for 'marketing reasons' has been swiftly rebuffed by the governing body on Friday.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has overlooked legends Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Jacques Kallis, Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne to select Adam Gilchrist as the greatest player of the 21st century. Waugh said Gilchrist's game-changing career, in which he effectively evolved the wicketkeeping position to wicketkeeper-batsman, was what made him his No.1 choice. "I think the guy who's changed the game the most you would have to say is Adam Gilchrist," Waugh told Cricket Australia.
Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh said Matthew Hayden could have made the "obnoxious little weed" remark against Harbhajan Singh inadvertently as the Aussie opener was giving the radio interview in a relaxed atmosphere.
Steve Waugh wants Shaun Marsh to open alongside David Warner when Australia take on India.
'It is humanly impossible to sustain at the level at which he was playing between 2014 and 2019.' 'The dip had to come.'
Australia's senior batter Steve Smith said the last three years have been the most challenging because of Kookaburra changing their ball in 2020.
Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has said that New Zealand has set the blueprint for England cricket team to rebuild on and off the pitch.
Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh, on Thursday, hailed Virat Kohli's leadership, saying he sees elements of himself and his successor Ricky Ponting in the Indian's leadership.
Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh said it is for Sachin Tendulkar himself to decide whether it is time for him to retire from international cricket but his personal opinon is that the Indian master is not playing upto his previous standards.
A 'brain fade' moment led to Steven Smith seeking dressing advice for a DRS referral in the second Test against India and his word should be taken at face value, feels former Australia captain Steve Waugh.
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