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Steve Waugh Takes the Captaincy — Australia's Era Begins, 1999

West Indies vs Australia

1999-03-04

In February 1999 Mark Taylor retired and Steve Waugh became Australia's Test captain. His first series — the Caribbean tour — was a 2-2 dramatic draw featuring Brian Lara's 213 and 153 not out. From there Waugh built the most dominant Test team in cricket history, including a record 16 consecutive Test wins.

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Mark Taylor Declares on 334* — Refusing to Pass Bradman, 1998

Pakistan vs Australia

1998-10-16

On October 16, 1998, Australian captain Mark Taylor finished day two of the Peshawar Test on 334 not out — equalling Don Bradman's highest Australian Test score. The next morning he declared without batting on, choosing the team's chances of victory over the chance to break Bradman's record alone.

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