Steve Waugh is a former Australian international cricketer known for his legendary career as a batsman and captain. He is a right-handed batsman and a medium-pace bowler, because of his success in the field of cricket, he is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time. Waugh is known for his grit, determination, and leadership on the field, leading Australia to numerous victories, including the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Waugh is considered the most successful Test captain in history with 41 victories and a winning ratio of 72%. He was a prolific run-scorer and one of the most respected figures in cricket during his era. So let's start this quiz and see how well you know about him.
1. Which of the following year Steve Waugh made his cricket career debut?
A. 1980
B. 1970
C. 1956
D. 1984
2. What was Steve Waugh's primary role in cricket?
A. Batsman
B. Fast bowler
C. Spin bowler
D. Wicket-keeper
3. How many centuries did Steve Waugh score in his Test cricket?
A. 46 centuries
B. 32 centuries
C. 31 centuries
D. 39 centuries
4. What was Steve Waugh's nickname in the cricketing world?
A. The Wall
B. The Slogger
C. Captain Courageous
D. The Sultan of Swing
5. What was Steve Waugh's highest individual score in Test cricket?
A. 350 runs
B. 309 runs
C. 200 runs
D. 250 runs
6. Steve Waugh is known for his exceptional fielding. What position did he often field in?
A. Slip
B. Mid-off
C. Point
D. Wicket-keeper
7. How many Test matches did Steve Waugh play in his career?
A. 198 Test matches
B. 168 Test matches
C. 178 Test matches
D. 177 Test matches
8. Which cricketing format did Steve Waugh retire from first?
A. Test cricket
B. ODI cricket
C. T20 cricket
D. None of these
9. In which year did Steve Waugh receive the Order of Australia medal?
A. 2005
B. 2010
C. 2000
D. 2020
10. What is the name of Steve Waugh's autobiography?
A. Taking the Field
B. Captain's Knock
C. On the Front Foot
D. Out of My Comfort Zone
11. How many Ashes series did Steve Waugh win as captain?
A. Five Ashes series
B. Seven Ashes series
C. Eight Ashes series
D. Nine Ashes series
12. Which Australian state team did Steve Waugh represent in domestic cricket?
A. Victoria
B. New South Wales
C. Queensland
D. Western Australia
13. In which year did Steve Waugh retire from international cricket?
A. 2008
B. 2010
C. 2004
D. 2002
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