Mark Waugh is a former Australian cricketer, known for his elegant batting style and exceptional skills as an opening batsman. He played for the Australian national team from 1991 to 2002, participating in both Test and One Day International (ODI) formats. Waugh was part of the successful Australian team that won the 1996 Cricket World Cup. In addition to his batting prowess, Mark Waugh was also a talented fielder and occasionally bowled off-spin. He scored over 8,000 runs in Test cricket and more than 8,500 runs in ODIs, making him one of Australia's most celebrated cricketers. After retiring, he transitioned into a successful career as a cricket commentator.