Merv Hughes Merv Hughes is one of the true characters of Australian sport. A big-hearted fast bowler, he was one of the greatest to have played our national game, taking 212 wickets and making 1032 runs during 53 Test matches he played for ustralia. With his mischievous sense of humour, and his imposing moustache, Merv is regarded by both Australian and international media as one of sport's eminent providers of quotable quotes. Read More Read Less