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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.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Junior

Explanation:

Topic: Player monikers in international cricket


Given data

  • We need Mark Waugh's common nickname.


Concept/Approach
Because 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.)


Reasoning
Map 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 Answer
Junior

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