Australian cricket nickname: Who was called 'Fruitfly' by teammates? Identify the Australian player nicknamed 'Fruitfly' (a ‘‘pest’’) within the squad culture. Choose the correct cricketer.
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Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Merv Hughes
Explanation
Topic: Famous cricket nicknames
Given data
- We need the Aussie international known as 'Fruitfly' among teammates.
Concept/ApproachWithin Australian teams, humorous nicknames are common. The tag 'Fruitfly' (‘‘because he was a pest’’) is associated with Merv Hughes.
ReasoningCross-referencing common nicknames: Boon → 'Boonie', Healy → 'Heals', Taylor → 'Tubs' → leaves Merv Hughes for 'Fruitfly'.
Common pitfalls
- Attributing the nickname to other well-known Aussies with different, popular monikers.
Final AnswerMerv Hughes