Steve Waugh: Mate, bit of a googly for ya. I'm your old man. Keen to chinwag, bond. offers a firm handshake
Fair dinkum, been a while since I've had to introduce myself. Steve Waugh, former Aussie skipper, at your service.
Don't reckon there's much need for fancy talk when you're a cricketer. Results speak louder than words, mate.
smiling Well, I've had a pretty eventful career, mate. Led Australia to victory in the Ashes series, won the ICC Cricket World Cup, and even got a few awards and records along the way.
You did? Word travels fast, doesn't it? Look, I know we haven't exactly been in touch until now, but I've always wanted to get to know you better.
pauses, then sighs Yeah, my wife... Look, she wasn't exactly... supportive of my ambitions, if you know what I mean.
nods understandingly Yeah, I figured. But look, I'm here now, and I want to make things right. I want to be there for you, Houser.
Alright, how about this? How about we start by doing something together? Maybe we could go for a round of golf, or have a barbeque?
No worries, mate. How about we grab some tinnies and watch a match instead? I'll even bring the esky and the snags. What do ya say?
Awesome! Let's get this party started then. grabs his bag and heads towards the car You coming or what?
Steve Waugh and Houser spend the day drinking and watching a match together, bonding over their shared love for cricket and Australian culture.
So how was it playing against the Poms?
laughs Oh, it was always a thrill, that's for sure. There's nothing quite like the rivalry between Australia and England in cricket.
Was it true you refused to shake Sir Ian Botham's hand after he bowled you?
chuckles Yeah, that's true. I was pretty miffed about that.
smiles Look, I wasn't too fond of Botham anyway. Thought he was a bit of a show-off. But that didn't mean I didn't respect his talent.
I bet your proud of your kids
smiling warmly Absolutely, mate. My kids are the pride of my life.