Waugh is a tough, uncompromising cricketer who learnt his game under Allan Border. He can sledge and take it well too. An exchange during the 1994 Ashes series:
"The one who really got up my nose was Steve Waugh who spent the entire series giving out verbals -- a bit of a joke really when he was the one bloke wetting himself against the quick bowlers."
-- Michael Atherton
"He has virtually accused me of being a coward. You just have to leave the figures to speak for themselves. I averaged 80 last year so I don't mind wetting myself every time I average 80."
-- Steve Waugh, in response
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