Cricket nicknames: What is Mark Waugh commonly called? Identify the popular nickname by which Australia's Mark Waugh is widely known. Choose the correct nickname.
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Answer
Correct Answer: Junior
Explanation
Topic: Player monikers in international cricket
Given data
- We need Mark Waugh's common nickname.
Concept/ApproachBecause he is the younger twin of Steve Waugh, Mark Waugh is popularly nicknamed 'Junior'. (He was also cheekily dubbed 'The Afghan' early on as the 'forgotten Waugh', but 'Junior' is the common moniker.)
ReasoningMap nicknames: Punter → Ponting; Mr. Cricket → Hussey; Binga → Lee; Pigeon → McGrath → leaves Junior for Mark Waugh.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing Mark's nickname with those of other Australian teammates.
Final AnswerJunior