Cricketer #35 answer and hints — 10 October 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 Australia, mostly as a bowler.
Hint 2 Their international career ran from 1985–94.
Hint 3 They are right-handed, and finished with 53 Test caps.
The answer

Merv Hughes

AUSTRALIA · BOWLER · 1985–94 · 53 TESTS · 1,032 RUNS · AVG 16.64

Took a hat-trick spread across three overs and two days at Perth, which the record books allow.

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