4 legends who retired on a high against India

#4 Steve Waugh, 40 & 80, Sydney, 2004

Steve Waugh ended his career with a fine 80

During his final Test innings, Steve Waugh was said to have reminded Parthiv that he was in his nappies when Waugh made his debut. He wasn't wrong. Waugh entered the 168th and final Test of his 18-year-career with the series against India tied 1-1. India dominated the Test with Tendulkar scoring a then career-high 241* and VVS Laxman contributing 178. Australia headed into the final day needing 433 to win, with India needing 10 wickets.

By the time Waugh walked in to bat one final time in front of a vociferous home crowd, Australia had lost three men and still had a half day to go through. Not much later, they would lose a fourth. However, the iceman joined hands with Simon Katich and grafted Australia to safety, denying India a historic series win in Australia.

Despite stroking 15 shots to the fence, Waugh made only 80 off 179, displaying ample amount of patience and calm that had become the hallmarks of his batting. By the time he departed, 20 runs short of a 33rd Test Hundred, to a tumultuous applause, the game had long been saved.