Hughes inducted into Australia s Hall of Fame Reuters 2/02/2021
(Reuters) - Former fast bowler Merv Hughes has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, the country s cricket board said on Tuesday.
Renowned for his trademark handlebar moustache as well as his aggressive bowling style, he took 212 wickets in 53 tests between 1985 and 1994.
His career-best test figures of 8-87 came against the West Indies at the WACA in 1988 and included the final wicket of a hat-trick spread across three separate overs, two innings and two different days.
Hughes, 59, also played 33 one-day international matches claiming 38 wickets. Following his retirement, Hughes worked as selector and bowling coach for Victoria state before replacing Allan Border as national selector in 2005.
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