Top 16 Quotes & Sayings by Steve Waugh

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Australian athlete Steve Waugh.

Last updated on December 18, 2024.

Stephen Rodger Waugh is an Australian former international cricketer and twin brother of cricketer Mark Waugh. A right-handed batsman, he was also a medium-pace bowler. As Australian captain from 1997 to 2004, he led Australia to fifteen of their record sixteen consecutive Test wins, and to victory in the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Waugh is considered the most successful Test captain in history with 41 victories and a winning ratio of 72%.

Australian - Athlete | Born: June 2, 1965

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It's a hard life as a professional cricketer. It's not as easy as everyone makes out. To survive you need a tough hide.

Steve Waugh

I keep a lucky red rag in my pocket when I bat, which has been a good luck charm for a few years.

Steve Waugh

Geez, I just played cricket because I loved the game. I never thought about it much, never really had any formal coaching.

Steve Waugh

It doesn't matter how pretty you look it's how many runs you get.

Steve Waugh

You've got to have dreams to keep you going.

Steve Waugh

I don't like waiting in airports for my bags. Even worse, I don't like waiting in airports when my bags are lost.

Steve Waugh

Money does not motivate me as long as I can provide for my children.

Steve Waugh

The minute you hesitate you are in trouble.

Steve Waugh

To me, being Australian is about looking after your mates, taking care of the less fortunate, supporting the underdog and enhancing the spirit that makes all Australians unique.

Steve Waugh

There is no shame being beaten by such a great player, Sachin is perhaps only next to the Don

Steve Waugh

I suppose, because I am a sportsman and travel all over Australia, I see every day Australians doing small and large and often unnoticed deeds; many times I thought how nice it would be for them to be recognised, so I hope somehow that in receiving this honour that I represent these people.

Steve Waugh

He's very competitive and knows what he wants. He has developed toughness in character and that is what is needed for Indian cricket. Ganguly has proved to be one of the best captains. He has now acquired great leadership qualities.

Steve Waugh

He's the type of bloke you would want to have on your side. When you see an Indian side with Ganguly in the line-up, you know it's game on. You don't have to like or dislike him. You have to respect him.

Steve Waugh

I'd like to try to inspire the youth, that's obviously where our future is and the kids are the ones you can mould and you can give them ideas and opportunities and I'd like to try to inspire all the young kids because I had a dream when I was young, that was to play for Australia.

Steve Waugh

The key to handling pressure is to enjoy it when you're confronted with it rather than worry about it too much.

Steve Waugh