Steve Waugh was spotted as a talented cricketer at the young age 17. He was selected for the New South Wales side while playing first grade cricket in Sydney, and wore the baggy green cap for the first time in 1985, on a tour of South Africa.
Steve Waugh has played representative cricket for Australia since 1985, retiring in January 2004. His incredible career, spanning more than 18 years, has produced some outstanding moments in Australian sporting history. Who could forget his 200 against the West Indies at Sabina Park in 1995, his twin centuries against England at Old Trafford in 1997, or his daring 120 against South Africa in a must-win match at the 1999 World Cup.
Captaining the Australian Test team from 1999 to 2004 and the one-day side between 1997 / 98 and 2001 / 02, Waugh's leadership qualities have been described as 'inspiring'. 'I try and instil faith in the players and give them self-belief and really empower them to be the best they can be'.
Although better known for his cricket prowess, Steve Waugh is passionate about helping those less fortunate than himself. His favourite personal philosophy on life is 'If you don't stand up for something, you'll fall for everything'. This philosophy was put to the test when, during a visit to India in 1986, Steve saw children and adults suffering from disease and poverty.
