Mark Waugh steps down as Australia National Selector [Update Post #17]

[Supporter of Pak legends]

I recently found the following video uploaded by robelinda upon YouTube and hence decided to create a tribute thread assigned to Mark Waugh - who, in my opinion, was amongst the most elegant batsmen to have played cricket and definitely the most stylish Australian batsman (ahead of Damien Martyn) I've ever seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuwKVnLDfPk

Add all of your favourite videos, articles, thoughts etc regarding Mark Waugh to this thread.

 

[Canistani Hero]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmBsqJKTq00

One of the finest innings in limited overs cricket ever.

 

[Supporter of Pak legends]

^ He was such a brilliant player flicking deliveries off his pads and cutting/driving balls through the cover to point region.

If I recall correctly, he was plundering the Pakistan pace bowling attack nonchalantly in Australia's World Cup match against Pakistan at Leeds until Razzaq dismissed him caught behind. I'll try to find a clip of the match in question if it is still available...

 

[Supporter of Pak legends]

Well, that was simple:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmqaRpa5nX8

There are some clips of Mark Waugh's elegance 23:00 onwards until his dismissal at 29:15.

 

[Robert]

A right handed David Gower.

As good a slip fielder as there has ever been, too.

 

[Supporter of Pak legends]

A right handed David Gower.

As good a slip fielder as there has ever been, too.

His slip fielding was truly legendary, which is why the following occurrence is even more surprising:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9M_uracXR4

By the way Rob, would you rate Saeed Anwar as parallel to David Gower in terms of sheer elegance and timing?

 

[Robert]

I've never seen Anwar bat.

 

[greatest]

Had some memorable partnerships with brother Steve, especially the one at Jamaica in 1994-95.

Surprisingly, he made his Test debut in place of Steve who was dropped against England in 1990-91.

 

[Supporter of Pak legends]

I've never seen Anwar bat.

Never - not even any YouTube clips or during Pakistan's '96 or '01 tours to England (or vice versa, England's tour to Pakistan in 2000)?

 

[Supporter of Pak legends]

Here is a compilation of Mark Waugh's slip fielding achievements:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SQ4bKsMBjI

 

[Convict]

Stylish?

Can't go past Kim Hughes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUpPDdwJ3Y

Considered by many to be the best innings ever played in Australia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7N0F1BeWQU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrshetNpt8A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACBIY55YRHk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFRU4e8vlE4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIiDQnS6KE8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9edzxOff2uM

 

[Soprano]

Gower and Anwar were both extremely elegant although I'd say Anwar used his wrists more.

 

[Supporter of Pak legends]

Convict, thanks for posting the videos of Kim Hughes' batting - I can't deny now that he is probably the most elegant Australian batsmen I've ever seen.

I particularly enjoyed his straight drives - they are extremely unique. To be honest though, I'm not sure how one would describe them because they are not textbook straight drives - rather more like a flick of the wrists with the flourish of the bat ending up more towards the mid-wicket region.

 

[Justcrazy]

Mark waugh was very good timer , his leg glance was just awesome.

 

[Convict]

Convict, thanks for posting the videos of Kim Hughes' batting - I can't deny now that he is probably the most elegant Australian batsmen I've ever seen.

I particularly enjoyed his straight drives - they are extremely unique. To be honest though, I'm not sure how one would describe them because they are not textbook straight drives - rather more like a flick of the wrists with the flourish of the bat ending up more towards the mid-wicket region.

It's hard to describe Kim Hughes. He has a very complicated legacy and his record at first glance is quite mediocre but by all accounts he was a very good batsman, brilliant to watch and played some of the great innings.

 

[greatest]

Still surprises me why he did not made a comeback after being suspended for the rebel tours of 86/86 & 86/87.

Like Alderman & Rackerman, he was good enough to play atleast till 1995.

 

[MenInG]

Mark Waugh to step down as National Selector
Cricket Australia has today confirmed that National Selector Mark Waugh has elected not to continue in his role when his current contract concludes on 31 August 2018.

Waugh has elected to end his contract following the Qantas Tours of England and Zimbabwe, after accepting a new commentary role with FOX SPORTS which will see him heavily involved on-air across all formats during the upcoming Australian summer.

The 52-year-old, who played 128 Tests and 244 ODIs for Australia, has been a National Selector for four years, joining the panel in 2014.

In 2017, Waugh’s role on the NSP transitioned to focus specifically on the T20I format, as part of a two-man panel also including the Australian Men’s Cricket Team Head Coach.

A decision on structure of the NSP or replacement for Waugh will be made in due course.

CA’s Executive General Manager – Team Performance, Pat Howard, said:

“We thank Mark for his service over the past four years and the great job he has done as a National Selector,” Howard said.

“Being a selector is not an easy task, and Mark has made an important contribution to Australia’s on-field success alongside his fellow panel members.

“Mark was specifically brought in for white ball cricket and he should be very pleased with his contribution to the 2015 World Cup victory”.

“In recent times, Mark’s in-depth knowledge of the T20 game and the KFC Big Bash League has come to the fore.

“As lead selector in this format, he has identified talent in the Big Bash League and helped to create a strong Australian T20 squad, which has risen up to second on the ICC rankings and laid a platform for what we hope will be a successful World T20 campaign in 2020 on home soil.

“We’re disappointed to lose Mark, but wish him all the best in his new role and we are pleased he will still have heavy involvement in the game.”

National Selector, Mark Waugh, said:

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the National Selection Panel, and it has been a tough decision to choose not to continue in my role,” Waugh said.

“Working alongside my fellow selectors, the coaching staff and players over the past four years has been a privilege, and I’m proud of the achievements of the Australian teams across all formats in this time.

“I firmly believe Australian cricket has a wealth of talented players in its ranks right now, and I look forward to watching the team continue to go from strength to strength in the years to come.”