Cricketer #2 answer and hints — 7 September 2026

Stuck on this one? Three hints first, then the answer, then a link to play the puzzle itself so the archive is not spoiled for you.

Hints first

Hint 1 They played for England, mostly as a all-rounder.
Hint 2 Their international career ran from 1977–92.
Hint 3 They are right-handed, and finished with 102 Test caps.
The answer

Ian Botham

ENGLAND · ALL-ROUNDER · 1977–92 · 102 TESTS · 5,200 RUNS · AVG 33.54

Headingley 1981: 149 not out after following on, then Bob Willis did the rest.

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