Righto, we all know Merv had a heroic ‘stache and was a great role model for the "big boned" population out there. However, we reckon Merv should get his own Australia T Shirt ‘cos of his legendary sledging ability. Two of his more famous quotes can be described as follows: (Quote 1) during the 1991 Adelaide Test, Javed Miandad (Pakistani Captain) called Merv "a fat bus conductor". A few balls later Merv dismissed Javed… "Tickets please," Merv screamed out as he ran past the departing batsman to celebrate with his teammates. (Quote 2) During a test match in the West Indies, Merv didn't say a word to Viv Richards (the home captain), but simply stared at him after deliveries. Viv Richards replied to this, "This is my island, my culture. Don’t you be staring at me… In my culture we just bowl". Merv didn't reply and continued to stare… but after he dismissed him he announced to the batsman: "In my culture we just say f**k off." An Australia T Shirt with Mervs ‘stache on the chest makes a great Australian Gift for any cricket fan |