India, Aug. 9 -- The 2001 Test series between India and Australia remains one of the defining chapters in Indian cricket history, remembered for India's stunning comeback in Kolkata, Harbhajan Singh's heroics and the emergence of Sourav Ganguly as a formidable leader. Another legendary detail from the series has also captured the imagination of cricket fans worldwide: Ganguly's habit of making Australia's captain, Steve Waugh, wait for him at the toss.

Waugh, one of the most successful captains of his era, has repeatedly spoken about his irritation at having to wait for his Indian counterpart before the toss. Ganguly, too, has offered his perspective on the incident in recent years.

Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath has now offer...