Best quotes by W. G. Grace

W. G. Grace Quotes

William Gilbert "W. G." Grace was an English amateur cricketer who was important in the development of the sport and is widely considered one of its greatest-ever players. Generally known as "W. G.", he played first-class cricket for a record-equalling 44 seasons, from 1865 to 1908, during which he captained England, Gloucestershire, the Gentlemen, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the United South of England Eleven (USEE) and several other teams. ...more
Birth: July 18, 1848 - Death: October 23, 1915
Best quotes by W. G. Grace

When you win the toss – bat. If you are in doubt, think about it, then bat. If you have very big doubts, consult a colleague then bat.
- W. G. Grace
Topic(s): Thinking , Bigs , Winning
Best quotes by W. G. Grace

A cricketer’s life is a life of splendid freedom, healthy effort, endless variety, and delightful good fellowship.
- W. G. Grace
Topic(s): Life Is , Effort , Healthy
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The great thing in hitting is, not to be half-hearted about it; but when you make up your mind to hit, to do it as if the whole match depended upon that particular stroke.
- W. G. Grace
Topic(s): Mind , Half , Particular
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I do not believe so implicitly, as some cricketers and writers upon cricket do, in watching the bowler’s hand.I prefer to watch the ball, and not anticipate events.
- W. G. Grace
Topic(s): Believe , Hands , Events
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I should like to say that good batsman are born, not made; but my long experience comes up before me, and tells me that it is not so.
- W. G. Grace
Topic(s): Should , Long , Made
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Every cricketer knows that in the early stages of a batsman’s innings i.e. before he gets his eye in – luck plays an important part.
- W. G. Grace
Topic(s): Important , Play , Eye
Best quotes by W. G. Grace

I don’t like defensive shots-you can only get threes
- W. G. Grace
Topic(s): Shots