Geoff Lawson
Merv Hughes
Mike Veletta
Mike Whitney
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The correct answer is: B. Merv Hughes
Merv Hughes was an Australian cricketer who played for the national team from 1985 to 1999. He was a fast bowler who was known for his aggressive style of play. He was also known for his sense of humor and his nickname, “Fruitfly”.
The nickname “Fruitfly” was given to Hughes by his teammates because of his small size and his ability to get into the opposition’s heads. Hughes was a very successful bowler, and he took over 300 wickets in Test cricket. He was also a member of the Australian team that won the 1999 Cricket World Cup.
The other options are incorrect:
- Geoff Lawson was an Australian cricketer who played for the national team from 1981 to 1994. He was a fast bowler who was known for his accuracy and his ability to swing the ball. He was not known by the nickname “Fruitfly”.
- Mike Veletta was an Australian cricketer who played for the national team from 1984 to 1990. He was a batsman who was known for his aggressive style of play. He was not known by the nickname “Fruitfly”.
- Mike Whitney was an Australian cricketer who played for the national team from 1987 to 1994. He was a fast bowler who was known for his pace and his ability to take wickets. He was not known by the nickname “Fruitfly”.