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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

Junior
Punter
Mr. Cricket
Binga
Pigeon

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

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