Multiple choice general knowledge sports

There has been only one instance when a bowler claimed a hat-trick with each ball in a different over. Who is the bowler?

  1. Johnny Briggs

  2. George Lohmann

  3. Hugh Trumble

  4. Merv Hughes

  5. Wasim Akran
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Explanation

Merv Hughes achieved this rare cricketing feat during a Test match against the West Indies in 1988-89, taking a wicket with the last ball of one over and two wickets with the first two balls of his next over. This unique hat-trick spans two overs. None of the other bowlers listed have accomplished this specific feat in Test cricket history.

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