Bribery scandal re-emerges Mark Waugh



waugh made starts in 4 innings of first 2 ashes tests in australia in 1998–99, scoring 31, 27*, 36 , 17* first 2 matches drawn , won respectively. in build-up third test in adelaide, news broke in 1994–95 waugh , shane warne had accepted money indian bookmaker in exchange pitch , weather information. australian cricket board has secretly fined both players actions. acb s suppression of case , actions of 2 players condemned.


waugh booed when went out bat in first innings, , apparently rattled hostile reception, batted scratchily 36 minutes before being dismissed seven. regarded difficult day of career. in second innings, scored unbeaten 51 , given standing ovation parts of crowd in contrast other hostile sections. took 3 catches in england second innings australia won match retain ashes. waugh scored 36 , 43 in boxing day test @ mcg, saw him pass 1,000 test runs calendar year.


waugh started 1999 did previous year, century in new year s test @ scg. after being dropped before had scored, waugh scored 121 in 5 hours on first day, sharing partnership of 190 brother. became fifth australian take 100 test catches when caught nasser hussain in first innings bowling of colin miller. australia won test , waugh ended series 393 runs @ 56.14, placing him second in batting averages. in odi series, scored 6 consecutive half-centuries in consistent run augured upcoming world cup. tally of 542 runs @ 49.27 highest tournament. majority of odi tournament, waugh acted vice-captain warne brother steve sidelined hamstring strain.








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