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SYDNEY, Monday (Reuters) - Australian captain Steve Waugh led the tributes to his twin brother Mark who announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday.

Steve, who played 108 tests alongside him, said he would miss his brother's presence when he leads Australia on the field for next month's first Ashes test against England.

"It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have played alongside my brother at test level for the past 12 years, spanning more than 100 matches together, and it will seem very strange not to have him with us when we walk out in Brisbane," the Australian captain said.

"Mark has been an inspiration not only to his team mates but also to a host of young players because of the way he has played the game _- hard but fair and in a positive way.

"His record is an outstanding one and if he decides to continue at domestic level I am sure he can have a positive effect through passing on the knowledge and experience he has gained from more than 100 tests and 200 one-day internationals."

Australian Cricket Board chief executive James Sutherland said Mark would be remembered as one of the country's all-time greats and his contribution would be recognised during the fifth Ashes test in Sydney in January.

"His 14 years at the elite level have been studded with records and he will be remembered as one of the finest cricketers this country has ever produced," Sutherland said.

"Since his one-day international debut against Pakistan in 1988-89, Mark has been a near-permanent fixture in an Australian side that has enjoyed outstanding success."

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