Mark Waugh Calls Brendon McCullum, ‘A Lucky Cu*t’ on Live Television During BBL 2019 (Watch Video)

Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh had his opss moment while covering the Big Bash League 2019 on live television. Waugh while discussing the game between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars, Mark Waugh was discussing Brendon McCullum’s passion for horse riding on national television. He went on to say that McCullum was a lucky cu*t and he loves his horses. The anchor recognised the slip of tongue but continued as if nothing had happened. BBL 2018-19: Dwayne Bravo Takes a Stunning Catch During Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match, Watch Video.

“Actually, he's got a share in a horse with my wife that she trains for him," he told Fox Sport host Jess Yates. "So, yeah, he loves his horses. Good punter. He's a lucky c***, he's a lucky punter too,” he said. The video of the goof up went viral and was shared on various social media handles. Check out the video below:

Mark Waugh also reacted to the Australia’s leading publication covering the news of his blooper. The former Australian cricketer took to social media and wrote, Bit harsh Gaffe/prone. Been commentating for 10 years and can’t remember too many.”

Here’s how the netizens reacted.

“That one where you said c*nt was an absolute cracker. Can’t remember the rest,” read another tweet.

This is not the first time that Mark Waugh has goofed up with on live television.  Last year, he was in the news for having trouble over pronouncing Fakhar Zaman's name. “I was close, come on," Waugh told former teammate Brett Lee who was also with him with doing the analysis of the game.

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