Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by W. G. Grace

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English cricketer W. G. Grace.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

William Gilbert Grace was an English amateur cricketer who was important in the development of the sport and is widely considered one of its greatest players. 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.

English - Cricketer | July 18, 1848 - October 23, 1915

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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

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

A cricketer's life is a life of splendid freedom, healthy effort, endless variety, and delightful good fellowship.

W. G. Grace

I don't like defensive shots-you can only get threes

W. G. Grace

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

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

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