Cricketer #42 answer and hints — 17 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 England, mostly as a batter.
Hint 2 Their international career ran from 1990–04.
Hint 3 They are right-handed, and finished with 96 Test caps.
The answer

Nasser Hussain

ENGLAND · BATTER · 1990–04 · 96 TESTS · 5,764 RUNS · AVG 37.18

Took over a side ranked last in the world and left it ranked third.

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