Who was the most intimidating bowler Waugh faced? | Michael Atherton meets Steve Waugh | Part 1

[@evanfoster2110]

Mike Atherton is such a class act. Asks great questions, very responsive and attentive. Great to watch someone at the top of their field.

[@desplatt842]

Agreed Evan ; he is tremendous. Excellent writer too

[@dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017]

An English/Mancunian hero

[@moathunter5504]

Always ..Still Very underrated as a media personality ..

[@flatoutt1]

he's certainly got something really special that he brings to interviews . just trying to figure out what it is that sets him apart and makes these special . i suspect it's got something to do with the mutual respect and admiration they have for one another .still believe steve was our greatest captain .and the toughest which flowed down into the team to make them the toughest and most consistent i've seen . they just had the ability to maintain the pressure over time that revealed the cracks in the other teams ,who nearly folded .i didn't realise how tough steve was until i saw him on the receiving end of a few magnificent overs from donald . don't know how many times steve got hit ,but he would have died before he took a backward step.

[@flatoutt1]

Michael Atherton is indeed a class act with his interviewing .asks questions that allows steve to really reveal his deeper inner self . and we are the lucky recipients of the gold that is unearthed . this is interviewing at another level.thanks so much

[@MrAnd1Amos]

Great interview! Atherton allowed Steve to answer the questions, never interrupted him and never talked about similar experiences he may have experienced himself when playing for England! Well done Athers

[@hook8535]

Really was, found myself making this exact comment to myself about 2/3rds of the way through

[@Mike-dk7wj]

Atherton is a superb interviewer. A minimal talker and a maximum listener after asking all the right questions.

[@Rajj854]

'Just be back for dinner ', that line says it all. Kids today missed out and I feel sorry for them.

[@rossmclellan8875]

Like that here in Canada as well come back when the streetlights go on boys was the greatest thing my mum ever said to me..... Too bad for the kids today.....

[@markwhittaker6866]

Agreed.

[@jvvoid]

I remember we'd only stop playing when we couldn't see the ball anymore, then we knew it was time to go home.

[@Veyron1967]

Always respected this guy as a visiting Aussie captain. Always cool, calm and collected, a great competitor and a gentlemen to boot. What a side Australia were in that era.

[@Soumya009]

One of my all time favourite players. I was fortunate to watch him played in Eden Gardens during 2000-01 series with India. Such a tough competitor. How gracefully he has aged over the years. Respect and God bless you Steve...

[@diddy103177]

Like many faithful West Indians, I wept that day we went down in defeat in Jamaica. It felt like a part of me died that has been lost ever since. Waugh’s 200 was much more than a match winning innings - it was a dynasty shifting innings.

[@lawrencejohn3721]

Yea west indies only had themselves to blame with poor decision in selection, We drop Desmond Haynes bad choice, we taught chanderpaul wasn't ready but Phil Simmons n Athurton was is a big joke, junior Murray chicken out in Jamaica for Courtney Browne, Ian bishop always injured all these n more cause west indies to lose 2-1. I believe if west indies had the right team they would of win

[@Bluepilled-c5t]

I felt it too. I’m Australian but was devastated. I grew up watching WI every summer, it was a beautiful thing, they were the best team ever. Miss it to this day.

[@evilotis01]

trust me, the entire cricketing world misses those wonderful West Indian teams. as an Australian, it was really demoralising watching us get slaughtered every summer, but it also meant we were testing ourselves against the best. i hope failing to qualify for the WC leads to the sort of root-and-branch review that the game seems to need in the Windies, bc it seems like there's still plenty of affection for the game there? i spent a lovely afternoon in a bar in Barbados watching a test match, and the guys there absolutely knew their stuff. (also: boy oh boy are cocktails strong in Barbados!!)

[@nickvegas2459]

@@lawrencejohn3721 Interesting as I thought Australia should have won in Australia the series before.

[@ramamurthysankar4547]

I was on air describing the final moments of that historic test for Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation

[@sayan7912]

I don't know why but Steve Waugh is like Roy Keane of Cricketing world for me. A bit less of a talker, but has every bit of the winning mentality and competitiveness along with the perfect mix of leadership as the other. Both are honest and straightforward with their words. Love them both

[@bobbyhanly3466]

Good taste. Both men's accomplishments in their respective sports will stand the test of time. To score your only test double hundred against the fastest of the West Indies bowlers is astounding.

[@joedennehy386]

Who Keane?

[@Treviscoe]

@@joedennehy386 Roy Keane, an Irish footballer who played for Manchester United.

[@AxeDharme]

​@@Treviscoe Not just played for but captained Man Utd.

[@hugtightly3730]

Roy was a great player and captain, but currently a horrible pundit just like any other media mediocrities.

[@danguee1]

What an absolutely fantastic interview. Athers is SO good at this - but Steve was almost as good revealing and engaging. And no shying away from anything controversial. This is really top notch, Guys......

[@kunalbhattacharyya4786]

The toughest player possibly to have played the game. People lost count of the number of times he bailed his country out of trouble and counter attacked the opposition....fantastic player, great captain!!!!

[@drahcirnevarc9152]

I think you mean 'bailed' rather than 'jailed'!

[@kunalbhattacharyya4786]

@@drahcirnevarc9152 oh yes....bloody autocorrect 🤣🤣

[@jogreeen]

word, people that never saw him play have no idea.

[@proudindian2186]

Nope bevan

[@jaymehta27]

Let me.make you meet Jumbo aka Anil Kumble. Played like a giant, didn't act like one. That's tough.

[@Wally-H]

One of the best timers of the ball I've ever seen. Watching on the box you didn't really get the full picture. Sitting at a ground watching him bat was a real eye-opener.

[@Natraja_369]

Steve waugh ,a fiercely determined player with an ability to perform in crunch situations and with his backs to the wall. For me the 1999wcup , his innings against SA before semis to help his team qualify ,facing elimination was his best one day inn.

[@b577960]

I’ve been watching cricket since 1970 and in that time I have had many heroes in the game ie Lille, Redpath, Border, Greg Chapel, but out of all of them both past and present it’s Steve Waugh that is still my favourite cricketer. He epitomised the true Aussie spirit, humility, dogged tenacity, great leadership and sublime skill and most important of all decency. A true legend

[@george4vIogging]

Humility? Really?

[@Manseb]

@@george4vIogging definitely

[@successschhoolofmotoring]

Totally agree, from a West Indies supporter prospective.

[@noelroberts8199]

What about Captain Grumpy (Allan Border)?...........

[@mytwosense9135]

​@@george4vIoggingHumble compared to most of the Aussie squads 😂

[@botulf680]

11 August 1993, I had the honour of carrying Steve Waugh's 'coffin' from the Australian team bus up to the away dressing room at Canterbury before their touring match versus Kent. I was eleven and it was heavy. I am pretty sure it was adorned with photos of a rather famous tennis player but memory may have that wrong. Never mind that though! I loved watching Waugh play. He was an outstanding batsman and a true test match gladiator. Watching him in 2002, when playing for Kent, his swagger out to the wicket was a joy to watch and never have I heard a ball hit so hard. A brilliant player.

[@nimmichagger165]

Mike Atherton by far the best cricket interviewer in recent times - thoughtful, intelligent, passionate, genuine, and above all a true gentleman. And one of the best English batsman ever! Use to love watching him open with another true gentleman and great of the game, Graham Gooch. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@BurnsTennis]

Good to hear, as he was a poor captain of a poor England team back in the 1990s.

[@peterpiper831]

I also enjoy the interviews of Robert Crash Craddock.

[@matthewlilley9355]

Steven Waugh, my all time cricketing hero. Was fortunate to meet him when I was 15 at Newcastle's No 1 oval. He was playing for NSW just before he was first picked to play for Australia. Already had a strong reputation and soon after became a legend, in my eyes. Miss watching him play and witnessing great leadership. Great interview Athers, and well played Steve.

[@chrishutchison6896]

Sky Sports cricket content has been on point and got me through lock down!!

[@prasenjitdewan7230]

Same here

[@nitiniimcal]

We are still in lockdown 2021...😖

[@BawlzOfuzz]

Huge respect for Steve and Mark back home in SA. Thanks for the memories lads 👍👍

[@hrich245]

Classic interview. One of the best I have seen. Two legends!

[@1_percent_upgrade]

Atherton transformed the interview into a lovely conversation over coffee at a cafe His tone is so calm and respect for both on screen - amazing to watch them talk

[@kevinmac2200]

I'm impressed that Atherton comes in with "it was tough to start with.." "why did it take you so long to get a century?" etc. Well asked and well answered. Most interviewers don't dare to ask questions at which the subject might take umbrage. Atherton is an intelligent guy. and has the confidence to not just polish the other guy's ego. Good work.

[@acersteel3735]

As a kiwi Steve Waugh and the Aussies were more than often a thorn in our asses throughout the years but what I admired secretly about Steve Waugh was his fighting and hard nosed cricket attitude which to be honest and hate to admit epitomizes Australian cricket. He always looked a combination of calm, cool under the pressure, little expression and emotion with a touch of arrogance. But I mean that positively. I think the arrogance part added to Australia's perception of dominance and winning mindset.

[@kinshuksinghania4289]

Bro!! I think the Aussies are still a thorn in your asses!!

[@tosgem]

@@brookinghouseof9457 stay mad bro

[@ishanmukhopadhyay6264]

Absolutely fascinating interview of one of the most interesting personalities in the game! I hung on to each word. Steve Waugh, apart from being a great player and captain, is a very honest and intelligent man. This is manifest from the reflective answers he gives. Of course, having Atherton as the interviewer helps, because he asks fantastic questions in his very pleasant and inimitable style. Waiting eagerly for the second part!!

[@infectedmuhrom6039]

Indians and cricket lol

[@infectedmuhrom6039]

Butter to bread

[@blackbob3358]

they say what fits.. (that's any c..t. btw.)

[@ishanmukhopadhyay6264]

@@infectedmuhrom6039 I guess nunu can do with applying some butter where it hurts in his butt, coz we now give it back in the very game that these white folks brought to us.

[@briane5706]

It’s good that he is involved in International Cricket Administration. His experience is invaluable.

[@anthonykiley2396]

What a brilliant interview. Steve Waugh, one of the greatest ever. 🙏

[@cotswoldcuckoo775]

And Atherton one of the most boring, second only to Nassar Hussein.

[@ChessAndNotCheckers]

@@cotswoldcuckoo775 Atherton was one hell of a fighter. He got his runs from his mental strength as he wasn't as gifted in all honesty. What are you on about?

[@mrkipling2201]

@@ChessAndNotCheckers agreed. Plus he’s become a bloody good pundit and interviewer. Some people just comment any old crap for reaction.

[@tomhickson8313]

@@cotswoldcuckoo775 would love to hear his views on ball tampering 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AbdulQadir-ql6eb]

2 Great legends of cricket both on same platform... Michael Artherton & Steve Waugh Brilliant interview

[@KeepFunkyBaby]

Waugh was a tough guy and this filtered down to the rest of the team as a great leader does.

[@Fuzcapp]

Actually, it was Alan Border who was the source of the toughness that filtered down. Border put up with leading a crap team for years and being the only tough character in it, holding the batting together by himself after the predictable collapses and run outs throughout the top 6. So when Border got some reasonably talented youngsters behind him in the late 80s, he actually taught them how to be tough. Border was the unsung hero of the Taylor, Waugh and Ponting eras.

[@chaipaani4931]

Steve Waugh had his own faults. I mean, no one is perfect . But he was one bloody tough individual.

[@umashankar3609]

@@nme87 oh yes. I watched that innings in the WI where he got a double hundred and was pivotal in WI losing a series after 15 years (wow, that was something). The number of times he deliberately took the ball on his body because he was peppered with short pitch bowling (and he had an awkward technique) and then behaved as if nothing happened was mind blowing. Oh he was bloody tough. But he showed his softer side with his philanthropy. Great respect.

[@Treviscoe]

Yes he was. I remember his getting 150 against England (us) one time whilst barely able to stand up.

[@ray.shoesmith]

He still is

[@seanraynor5547]

As an Australian.. greatest respect to Mike, great interview 👏 👍

[@phantasmagory]

Steve Waugh is cricket’s Roy Keane. Very talented and a brilliantly skilled individual but for some reason you remember them more for their character and leadership and the persona/image they project. Legends, the both of them.

[@watkinsrory]

No comparison at all. Waugh is streets ahead and not over rated like Keane.

[@athelstan927]

Keane a super player but a petulant i'll disciplined baby! If he'd played 10 yrs earlier his career would have ended 10 yrs earlier..

[@joedennehy386]

Who he?

[@keeperofwickets1781]

Was my idol since I was 12, and the longer his retirement fades into history, and the quieter he has been on all the nonsense since, the more my esteem for him grows. Fortunate enough to say 'hey mate' to him once in Surrey - that was enough. Well done mate.

[@johnt7630]

Want a batsman to bat for your life - Steve Waugh was your man!

[@JayakrishnanNairOmana]

Steve is the sort of character that you would want to bat for you if you had everything at stake. You would send him ahead of the likes of Sachin and Lara, the more talented guys, because he is a SOLDIER and would give it his everything to defend his wicket with true grit. Only other guys in that mold are the host Atherton himself, Dravid, Shiv Chanderpaul and perhaps Pujara. Obdurate. That is the word to describe his character, leadership and batting.

[@dgeneral6048]

Only man could bat for me is Sir Viv

[@hannotn]

Except that Steve Waugh did have the talent, he just dialed it down and focused his career on being a rock of a player in the batting line up. He started out playing all the horizontal bat shots, but got out a few times making rash shot choices, so he just focused on sticking around and letting others do the glamour stuff.

[@nishantthaccker1173]

@@hannotn - Sir Viv was the most destructive, arrogant and fierce player this world has seen.... all AB fanboys Richards used hit sixes at will without modern day bats and shorter boundaries

[@hannotn]

@@nishantthaccker1173 Yet Steve Waugh had the higher average of the two. Richards was great to watch, but Waugh won more tests with his batting, by not trying to be the star of the show and by aiming to sell his wicket dearly before he got out.

[@jimoliver5432]

If the punditry doesn’t work out, Athers should chance his arm at psychology. I reckon he’d have you spilling your innermost feelings within minutes...

[@phild6485]

Legend of Australian cricket. Just when you thought you had the Aussies on the ropes up stepped Steve Waugh who would take the game away from you. Genius as a captain and such a honest, hard-working, tenacious and led by example both on and off the field.

[@tomwells8093]

That test in 95 when he and Ambrose were at war was amazing. Steve Waugh went from being a good player to a great instantly. The punishment he took and kept on going, plus giving it back to Ambrose scoring all those runs. One of the most intense sessions in cricket history. At that stage Ambrose was the premier bowler in the world, plus the most feared. Only cementing Ambrose's legacy as that but also showed that someone would not be intimidated no matter what he threw at him.

[@truongmamnonucchauucc774]

That test series was the most memorable sports moment in my entire life, and I'm not an Aussie or West Indian.

[@CoolCoyote]

Kiwis most favourite cricketer, he is the most 'kiwi' aussie there could be, very understated but extremely competitive sportsman, no histrionics

[@SylentEcho]

Great stories about the Waugh boys. I remember seeing his final match live. I think I ditched school that day just to see that.

[@petelewisNZ]

Im a Kiwi and love both the Waugh brothers...Ultimate competitors and great ambassadors for the game.

[@aperaruapeeta4309]

There mum was from Te kuiti

[@hihosilva9089]

The epitome of an Aussie cricketer....bold, fearless

[@joedennehy386]

Talented?

[@vatsalsingh1555]

I would put steve waugh ahead of ricky ponting in test cricket, this guy faced windies duo of ambrose-walsh, duo of wasim- waqar and donald in there absolute peak not to mention bowlers like kapil, imran, botham, marshall when they were still world class. This guy is probably the toughest competitor.

[@johnt7630]

I'd say Ricky was the more natural batsman. But as a competitor, you're right - want a batsman to bat for your life - Steve Waugh was your man.

[@louquay]

No chance

[@dupreemottley7320]

He got dropped regularly in the first half of his career; he made up for that in the second half.

[@jenni431]

A natural leader too.

[@valueinvestor77]

I’ll take Allan Border.

[@tharanathakula3588]

I wished tomeet himin person to convey how much I appreciated his game and his philanthropic work.

[@kiero1236]

When people say "I don't know how you can watch cricket, it's so boring." and literally have no idea what they're missing. There are so many things going on, on that pitch if you actually pay attention. The atmosphere at a close match, especially between great rivals, is amazing. Love it.

[@zakialiabbas1986]

This is a true lady who understand and appreciates the gentlemen’s sport. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@willemkotze2611]

I remember Waugh as a tough and uncompromising captain that didn't care about other people's feelings and expected his players to get the job done, as Shane Warne found out. He also had the ability to really get under opposition players skin. Opposition fans and teams hated but also respected the guy for his mental resilience and stubbornness on the field..

[@ClaptrapRapture]

What happened with Waugh and Warne?

[@Banu720]

Steve Waugh is one who never shouted ran towards others etc. One who was calm and composed. A true cricketer

[@hunter-lj9ot]

Athers was equally tough and a fighter , given his back pain and spondylitis issues still a great test batsman !

[@markwhittaker6866]

Agreed.

[@gamelord5798]

Atherton is an excellent interviewer. I really enjoyed this.

[@iain075]

Other interviewers take note. Clearly it helps that Athers already has some respect by dint of mutual sporting respect. However, good research, zero interruptions, and clever respectful questions. The result is a great interview with a great.

[@skylarutd]

Athers and vaughn r so good at these sort of interviews. Comes naturally to them

[@vatsalsingh1555]

Don't forget about nasir hussain.

[@davidpearson243]

Atherton is very selfish only been open because he is in the media not a nice chap

[@corpgov]

@@davidpearson243 dreadful captain and man manager. Funny how people seem to forget that part of him.

[@kkb3091]

Nasir Hussain is way better than them.

[@ianking664]

@@davidpearson243 Remembered a work colleague who's child had a very rare illness and he was allowed into the commentary box at the test match while raising money for the child's operation Everyone had a chat and showed interest except Atherton who kept his head down looking into the racing post newspaper.

[@dharmarajaniyer4734]

Steve Waugh .. Cricket's miracle maker.....Could win a Test Match even as 12th man if allowed to lead the team.. Could bat 20/25 overs even with a Blind man as partner

[@rikhikang4140]

Steve Waugh was my favourite batsman. What a legend 🙏😊

[@catherinefarr3140]

Well done Mike Atherton. The quintessential gentleman. A superb interview.

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz9]

Mark Waugh never got enough credit. Extremely underrated and one of the finest most elegant players off the pads and against spin.

[@billypoppins9138]

Agreed

[@redrum234]

Best catcher of all time. Mark makes the toughest catches look almost easy, routine.

[@broodingelm2216]

Junior was one of the best I’ve seen. If he had the same ethic as his brother though he probably would’ve been even better. But, that’s also the thing we loved about Junior, he was dashing, exciting and unpredictable.

[@evilotis01]

@@broodingelm2216 yeah. combine Mark and Steve back into one player and you prob have something to rival Bradman-Mark's effortless elegance and artistry, Steve's grit, determination and will to win. having said that, we do tend to forget that Steve was pretty flamboyant in his early days, too. the back foot drive he used to play was sublime, and it always struck me that the fact the decided it got him out too much and stopped playing it was the difference between him and his brother.

[@SOHAIL.Capricorn]

90s Cricket was too competitive and interesting

[@tobia.1281]

The pinnacle

[@macdeep8523]

Fixing era

[@shujahmohammed9173]

@@macdeep8523 Don't look for potholes everywhere.

[@romaneingram9823]

70s and 80s West Indies is the greatest Team ever assembled

[@robertdore9592]

Dammed straight.

[@simonlesternicholas5311]

Spot on 🇹🇹

[@davidjones272]

@Heir apparent they didn't need a spinner, and they didn't lose a series, so the best.

[@romaneingram9823]

@Heir apparent yet they were so powerful

[@themanftheworld8439]

@junkman19571 Greenidge Richard's Haynes Richardson were brilliant batsmen.Master Blaster second only to Bradman.

[@mohammedsaif5330]

He became worlds best captain after 99 world cup beating pakistan and south Africa both were the best teams that era

[@nikkitawalley7179]

Ricky pointing time as captain was a successful time.

[@christianargentiTalkTV]

Steve Waugh one of the best obviously. Ive become a fan of Mike Atherton over the last few months too.

[@robparker2497]

Brilliant interview. S Waugh should also be knighted for his work in India with his many charities. . Great Blue Bagger and great Australian. 😎🇦🇺👍🏻

[@Soumya009]

Absolutely Rob...I still remember when he along with his entire Aussie team paid a visit to a leprosy centre in Barrackpore...a suburb near Calcutta ( now Kolkata) India..not really sure about the year though but it was early 90's I guess. His contribution towards the society at large ( regardless of the Geographical barriers) is something definitely to reckon with...thanks..

[@bharanisr8943]

Rare to see a great interviewed by an other and both holding each other high regard and respect; and all, while being so honest and frankly strait. A model for journalists and for players.... Kudos... Mike & Steve.

[@breakdown461]

Always fascinated about his relationship with Mark. And he doesn't sugarcoat it either.

[@markwhittaker6866]

That's why I like and respect him so much. He doesn't sugarcoat anything.

[@bulldogsanddolphins41]

He addressed it really well. The only thing he didn’t say and wouldn’t have been easy was there wasn’t a spot for both of them in the test team until late 1992. What I noticed between them is a lot of healthy respect and they’ve been able to carve out different lives, good post cricket careers and they had their own cricketing styles.

[@aconiteuniverse]

English Fan here..and I watched SW a lot .a legend of the game.

[@lsimmo78]

I remember in the early 1990's Steve Waugh was angry at Mike Atherton for suggesting that he 'wet himself against fast bowlers'. Two combative competitors who gave 'no quarter'.

[@venderstrat]

Isn't Atherton a great interviewer? He actually engages in the conversation and asks questions that make sense.

[@woopimagpie]

Steve Waugh always had an uncanny ability to see things as they were. Pragmatic and straightforward with not an ounce of flamboyance. And when he was at the wicket, unbreakably tough. Once he got set you just concentrated on the tail enders because Steve was going to carry his bat. The number of times he saved Australia is beyond count.

[@GregsKitchen]

My favourite player of all time

[@Daveglorious]

Steve, such a straight up guy. What a great leader for Aussie.

[@digvijoysen6233]

"Make an Original Mistake" Can be quoted from Steve Waugh

[@waratahdavid696]

The two batsmen that Alan Donald described as the two toughest mentally that he'd bowled at.

[@mikefriend1514]

0:35 that statue of Neil Fairbrother is touching. Didn’t know he meant so much to the Aussies.

[@romaasrani]

😆😆

[@robkennard1867]

Great interview Athers. England test tour of Aus 2021/2022 this should be essential viewing- how to thrive under pressure

[@EaglesVision99]

Steve Waugh is a legend of the game, he was a great all round player

[@markwhittaker6866]

I agree.

[@ebiwanton]

Atherton is an amazing interviewer and one of the most insightful and unbiased commentators. And that's from an Australian.

[@mis-tur-tay-bur]

Overall career averages never tell the story. I watched Waugh from day 1 as a promising all-rounder. After around 40 Tests, it was generally believed he failed to live up to his potential. For him to retire with an average of over 50 after those first 40-odd Tests (average somewhere in the 30s) required a remarkable, almost unprecedented change of approach, a depth of character and a resourcefulness few men have. He needed to average well over 50 for the rest of his career to get that average. It's easy to use a bit of retrospective wisdom and look at career averages, but certain individual feats tell us more about the man and the sportsman. Another man utterly underrated by history is Ian Chappell. Like Waugh, he had a so-so batting average as an all-rounder, and retired with a Test average of 42. But as captain of Australia - one of the best we had - he averaged 50. Based on career average, it might be argued that he'd never make an all-time Australian side. Based on his performance with the bat as skipper, it might be argued that he'd not only make that side, but captain it. Like Waugh, he was a man for the big occasion.

[@Dumbliberal]

He changed his flamboyant style and stopped hooking the ball reduce risk. And averaged around 70 after making a comeback after being dropped and mark waugh being selected. And reduce bowling also helped as his back was given up. The transition was complete by 1995 West Indian tour.

[@Dumbliberal]

Chappell was one beat captained ever he was shrewd aggressive and knew what was he doing. The way he batted was perfect. His number don’t pop it’s cause he didn’t play as many test as others but his average is around 45 and brilliant tactician. That’s why his stories are good and commentary is exceptional as he as great insight about cricket.

[@mis-tur-tay-bur]

@@Dumbliberal Too right Sunny! Chappeli is one of the most astute of commentators for very good reason.

[@nickpanopoulos8465]

That's a very a good point bud I agree. Only thing is he played a few times for the red ink which helped his average and I'm not the only one to say it, it was selfish. That's why he's below ponting, dravid and even gilly, who averaged 50 as well but at a much better strike rate and literally would sacrifice his wicket for the team. Character and talent are connected in sport imo, and being true to that view I also acknowledge that I love Steve's toughness, tougher than all other players mentioned above. He and dravid to bat for my life.

[@Dumbliberal]

Nick Panopoulos I am Shane Warne fan. So I know about the red line issue. I was just saying overall what I perceive about him. Ponting is great infact our the three of Lara Sachin and Ponting he is the only one with a fourth inning average of 50 rest of the two have around 35. Now Lara has weaker team so a lot time he would start attacking cause tail was in so that might drop his average a bit more Sachin I don’t know why or may I do but I don’t wanna make a comment. But people ignore these nuisance and put Ponting in third all the time out of three makes wonder how they look at the value of a cricketer. I love Sachin he is my childhood hero but once grow old you need start calling a spade a spade or at least start respecting opponents. Golly is absolutely the best cricketer of all time apart from Bradman and sobers he is the only one who doesn’t have replacement in test team of all time. In some cases in one dayers too. He played 3 World Cup won 3 . Cause he gave the edge to Australia. Same with McGrath the dude took more than 18 wickets 3 back to back World Cup. And has amazing record in subcontinent. When look those things you realise how good these players were. The number of times he will take the openenta best batsman is insane. Now cricket is team sports so it’s hard quantify who is better individual player and about there value to the team. But just looking at the averages and runs or wickets doesn’t give ample data.

[@723743]

He was a classy fellow that graced game of 🏏

[@sidthepunk777]

Love his leadership skills,, the man and the legend, please help Nepalese cricketers and cricket as a whole.🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vijayakumarv5715]

Steve is an excellent role model for captains! He was an asset to Aussie Cricket. He has a sharp Cricketing brain, Schrewed thinking of the game. Cricketer to admire!

[@billypoppins9138]

He was the most stoic cricketer I had ever seen.. I am 42.. Love the bloke

[@reneoslizlok7216]

Absolutely love the Ashes. A diehard Aussie fan but always full credit to England who produced superb players. Isn't it funny, the foe but wouldn't have the competition without England. Thank you Steve for great memories. Great player & captain.

[@nijoyjohn4366]

The impact this guy has had on cricket....Wow

[@acch20]

Atherton and waugh must be two the the mentally strongest batsmen to have played the game.

[@MrGunwitch]

Gaviskar.

[@RealistVK]

Steve Waugh & Rahul Dravid are the greatest ambassadors for the cricket & sports in general.

[@mikematthew4915]

While we were doing everything wrong he was doing everything right and I admired that, a captain who leads from the front..u guessed it I'm west indian

[@AzamKhan-mo7qd]

Steve is one true soul to play cricket and of course as a captain.

[@titannb9027]

Fiercely competitive at home yet none turned out to be toxic and are so respectful in the outside world. 👏👏👏👍

[@adityabaradwaj1628]

The man never played a whole shot and still scored all those runs... absolute stud of a batsman

[@raffarmenio6933]

Athers has always been 1 of the best Sky commentators. Never biased. Always informative and gets excited for good cricket even if it's against England. He's highly respected in Australian Cricket which is why he gets to do interviews like this.

[@DavidSmith-fe2ws]

Very good viewing. Both men did a great job and thank you for the post.

[@ankss4972]

Steve Waugh was my favorite non Indian cricketer back in late 90s early 2000s with Shane Warne. Still missing Warnie in 2023. Cheers! 🥂

[@neelo79]

Thoroughly enjoyed that. I could listen to them two talking all day.

[@stephenmcdonald7713]

1948, Keith Miller gets back to his Hotel at 4am after a night out with Princess Margaret. Next morning the Don tells him to open the bowling and take your hangover as well. 8 balls later with the crowd in silence, the over was the most brutal short pitched terrifying pace no one though possible. Then Ray Lindwall joined in, total carnage again. They were called The Invincibles, Best Team ever no doubt, read the Book, Aussies at their best.

[@layyah0905]

Waugh was great. He was just so grooved as a batsman and knew his game inside out. He could flick similar deliveries to leg from outside off or drive through covers off fullish lengths or cut short of a length.. Very difficult to bowl to.

[@FreeVortex-py4oo]

My favorite Australia player and captain..fierce but fair unlike ponting, border etc

[@user-xg4td3gg7e]

Atherton great interviewer. Calm and relaxed just like his batting. 😉

[@sanishshrestha6454]

Steve Waugh - Cornerstone of modern Australian cricket domination. Enough said.

[@MrNitKap]

Steve Waugh is my second greatest Australian Batsman’s after Bradman... sorry Ponting...you don’t come close. I remember as a teen in late 1980s seeing him and later when I would read the newspaper(no cable with 200 channels yet in India)... and I would notice Aus at 150 for 4 or 5 and then next day some 350 odd with Waugh somewhere between 80 -120 .. When many many years later I first say that banner ‘Waugh is not over’ ...I instantly thought...OF COURSE...that’s what defines him.. Not the most elegant ...but then as Einstein said ‘..leave elegance to the tailors’

[@5ynthesizerpatel]

There's a few arguments that say that The Don wasn't quite what he was cracked up to be - that while he was a ruthless destroyer of ordinary bowlers, he never faced the fierce and terrifying pace attacks that the likes of the Windies had in the 80s and 90s, and the times when he did face quality bowlers he had a tendency to get himself out cheaply. But even if we reject those arguments, I'd still rate Waugh as a better overall cricketer, and probably the best captain of a national team that the game has ever seen. And I hate to say that because I'm a bloody pom :-)

[@MrNitKap]

Synthesizer Patel Don only played in Eng and Aus and on a total of I think 12 grounds...BUT still an average of 99.96 is statistically way to superior to anyone else... so even if he played against others and his average dropped..let’s say become 85..or 80... he would still be far ahead of the field ... the gap is too wide

[@5ynthesizerpatel]

@@MrNitKap - I'm not dissing The Don, merely said that to head off any criticisms of him that seem to be kind of fashionable these days - my point was that while The Don was a better batsman, Waugh's contribution to cricket went further and deeper than just his performance with the bat

[@MrNitKap]

@utkarsh Acharya :) or perhaps, you don’t know yet! 😉

[@steadfastperson9143]

@@MrNitKap absolutely

[@crazyshit1985]

The man who didn't smile. I think this is the first I am seeing him smile

[@SpecificDietPlans]

This guy would make be a perfect Indian Coach

[@SpecificDietPlans]

@Raj Tiwari yeah he may not be able to finish 3 bottles in a single night.

[@gurpreetgill911]

Raj Tiwari bruh

[@adamsamuel8593]

Why Indian?? Why not the West Indies? He scored so many runs against the West Indies in the 90's and would be perfect along with Shane Warne or Ricky Ponting to help the team.

[@MAli-o9h9n]

@@adamsamuel8593 no offence to wi but they might not be able to afford them, n shastri is just a yes man to kohli that's y he is there Whatever happened to Ravi Shastri 1.0? SHARDA UGRA

[@jenni431]

@Raj Tiwari Lol. Shastri ain't a coach. He's just a talker.

[@jonathonletts8972]

Tour of w.i in 1995 was epic man..Steve stood up big time..start of the great Era.

[@silmarienprince3137]

Bloody legends all.

[@AbsolutelyWasted-v3v7xctz7]

I'll never forget the way that Steve Waugh took on the great West Indian fast bowlers. Steve took them on and dominated them. Soon the Australians were world champions. The Australian team comprising Steve and Mark Waugh, Mark Taylor, Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist, Mike Hussey, Craig McDermott, Ian Healy, "Dizzy" Gillespie and several others was virtually unbeatable.

[@Haris-m9l]

I so admire Steve Waugh. When I was growing he was one of the best batsmen in world. People now days say Pointing is best recent batsman. But I think they forget how good Steve Waugh was.

[@kiriakoz]

everything about this interview made sense other than Steve Waugh wearing purple socks. Never thought I'd see the day.