W. G. Grace Professions : Cricketer Born : July 18, 1848 Died : October 23, 1915 Browse All Authors Top 7 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 doubt winning thinking A cricketer's life is a life of splendid freedom, healthy effort, endless variety, and delightful good fellowship. W. G. Grace fellowship effort healthy 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 hitting half mind 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 luck eye play 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 events believe hands I don't like defensive shots-you can only get threes W. G. Grace shots 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 born made long Similar Authors Brett Lee cricketer Brad Hodge cricketer Ashley Giles cricketer Andy Flower cricketer Andrew Symonds cricketer Andrew Strauss cricketer All Authors
