Mervyn Hughes was an Australian cricketer.
Full name: Mervyn Gregory Hughes
Born: 23 November 1961, Euroa, Victoria
Major teams: Victoria, Essex, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm fast
Merv Hughes was a mercurial fast bowler who represented Australia between 1985 and 1994 in 53 Tests and 33 One Day Internationals. He took a hat trick in Test against the West Indies in the late 1980s. His physical presence, handlebar moustache and penchant for exuberant displays of affection for his fellow players made him a firm favourite amongst supporters.
