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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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Explosive

Australia End the West Indies Dynasty — Sabina Park 1995

West Indies vs Australia

1995-05-03

On May 3, 1995, Australia beat the West Indies by an innings and 53 runs at Sabina Park to take the four-Test series 2-1 — and end West Indian dominance of Test cricket after 15 years and 29 unbeaten series. Steve Waugh's 200 and a 231 stand with twin Mark anchored the win.

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🥊Serious

Curtly Ambrose vs Steve Waugh — 'Don't Write Cheques Your Body Can't Cash'

West Indies vs Australia

28 April 1995

Curtly Ambrose got in Steve Waugh's face after being told to go back to his mark. Richie Richardson had to pull Ambrose away. Ambrose then bowled a devastating spell.

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Serious

Steve Waugh's Maiden Test Hundred — 177* at Headingley, 1989

England, Australia

1989-06-08

After 26 Tests without a hundred, Steve Waugh made an unbeaten 177 at Headingley in the first Ashes Test of 1989, kicking off a series in which he averaged 126.50 and announcing himself as the next great Australian batsman.

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