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.

Topic: Famous cricket nicknames

Given data

• We need the Aussie international known as 'Fruitfly' among teammates.

Concept/Approach
Within Australian teams, humorous nicknames are common. The tag 'Fruitfly' (‘‘because he was a pest’’) is associated with Merv Hughes.

Reasoning
Cross-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 Answer
Merv Hughes