Ranking top 10 'thug life' moments in cricket history

9. Jimmy Ormond vs Mark Waugh – Maybe not, but at least I’m the best player in my family

Intensity is always high when Australia and England are locking horns in the high-voltage Ashes. Verbal altercations are also not rare in these clashes. One of the most epic sledging in Ashes history was recorded in 2001. England’s Jimmy Ormond was making his Test debut during the fifth and final Test at the Kennington Oval in London.

Arriving at the crease for his first-ever England innings, the debutant was unsurprisingly welcomed with some fine words. Mark Waugh was the man in action this time. “Look who it is. Mate, what are you doing out here? There’s no way you’re good enough to play for England,” he said.

In reply, Ormond showcased remarkable wittiness and said: “Maybe not, but at least I’m the best player in my family.” The fast bowler apparently took a dig at Mark, saying his brother Steve is better than him. It was indeed an epic response.