Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Steve Waugh on India-Australia Ties, Cricket, and Philanthropy
Steve Waugh, a famous cricketer, is now helping Australia and India become better friends.
He's part of a group that wants to make the relationship between the two countries stronger.
He loves India and has visited many times, even calling it his second home.
Waugh also does charity work in India, helping kids.
He believes cricket is an important part of the connection between the two countries, but also sees potential for cooperation in other areas like education.
He thinks India has changed a lot over the years and is impressed with how quickly things are improving.
Waugh hopes that he can assist in improving relations between India and Pakistan.
Steve Waugh is part of the board for the Centre for Australia India Relations (CAIR).
Waugh has visited India approximately 40-50 times over 40 years.
He sees cricket as a foundation for stronger India-Australia relations.
Waugh supports children of leprosy-affected families through his foundation.
He hopes to help in getting India and Pakistan to play cricket regularly.
- Who
- Steve Waugh, former Australian cricket captain
- What
- Discussed his role with CAIR, India-Australia relations, and philanthropic work.
- When
- Interviewed recently in Sydney
- Where
- Sydney, Australia; India
- Why
- To strengthen ties between Australia and India and discuss his involvement in CAIR
- Role
- Member of Centre for Australia India Relations (CAIR) board
- Years in India
- 40 years, 40-50 visits
- Philanthropic Work
- Supports children of leprosy-affected families in Kolkata
- Favorite Indian Cricketer (Opponent)
- Harbhajan Singh
- Best Win
- 1987 World Cup final at Eden Gardens