Stephen Waugh was born on June 2, 1965, in Campsie, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is one of twin boys born to Rodger and Beverley Waugh, arriving just four minutes before his brother Mark, who would also go on to play international cricket for Australia. The Waugh family later welcomed two more sons, Dean—who played first-class cricket in Australia—and Danny. Emphasizing physical development from an early age, their parents introduced the children to sports early on. By age six, Stephen and Mark were actively playing organized soccer, tennis, and cricket. During their first cricket match, both brothers were dismissed for zero runs, or "ducks."
Steve Waugh made his Test debut for Australia at the age of 20 during a series against India in 1985. Despite a challenging start—going scoreless in his first 26 Tests without a century—he grew into a key figure in the Australian lineup. He was part of Australia’s victorious 1987 Cricket World Cup team, contributing as an all-rounder. His major breakthrough came during the 1989 Ashes series in England, where he scored unbeaten innings of 177 and 152 in the first two Tests. He concluded that series with an extraordinary batting average of 126, cementing his place as one of Australia's most reliable batsmen.
One of the most memorable moments of Waugh’s career occurred at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the Fifth Test of a later series, when his ongoing form prompted speculation that the match might be his last. Reinventing his batting style into a more cautious and dependable approach, Waugh responded by scoring a chanceless century on the second day of the match. This innings drew a standing ovation, as he equaled Sir Donald Bradman’s Australian record of 29 Test centuries and temporarily silenced retirement rumors. Despite his efforts, Australia lost the match by 225 runs—its only loss in the series—and Waugh was dismissed cheaply in the second innings. Nonetheless, the crowd offered another ovation, recognizing what many saw as a fairytale farewell performance.
| Birth Date: | 2 Jun, 1965 |
| Age: | 54 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Birth Place: | Canterbury |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Australian cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
