Catching world record Mark Waugh







during 2001 ashes series, waugh topped aggregates 430 runs, scoring test centuries @ lord s (108) , oval (120). broke mark taylor s world record of 157 test catches. waugh unable maintain form in 2001–02 australian summer: totalled 269 (at 33.6) in 6 tests against new zealand , south africa, without century. media scrutiny of inability combat short-pitched bowling increased , led speculation long-term future in team.


nevertheless, passed 2 major milestones: test @ adelaide marked 100th test in both waughs played, while following game 100th consecutive test match. waugh , fellow odi opener adam gilchrist both hit batting slump during vb series, waugh averaging 26 series , gilchrist less. frequent poor starts innings resulted in australia s failure qualify final of tri-series first time in 5 years. later in year, selectors reacted dropping steve , mark waugh, oldest members of team, in favour of younger players.







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