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29 yrs ago today, Waugh brothers became first pair of twins to play a Test

The duo achieved the feat against West Indies in the third Test at Trinidad.

Mark Waugh and Steve Waugh. Photo: YouTube
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Mark Waugh and Steve Waugh. Photo: YouTube

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It was on April 5, 1991, when Australia's Mark Waugh and Steve Waugh became the first pair of twins to play together in a Test match for their country.

The duo achieved the feat against West Indies in the third Test at Trinidad.

The match between Australia and West Indies ended as a draw. In the game against West Indies, Steve Waugh managed to score 26 runs and he did not get a chance to bat in the second innings.

On the other hand, Wark Waugh managed to play a knock of 64 runs in the first innings.

Australia was bundled out for 294

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