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title: "Who is called father of cricket ?"  
description: "Who is called father of cricket ?"  
author: "Ward ryan"  
published: 2018-08-14  
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category: "sports"  
tags: ["cricket"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Who is called father of cricket ?

Who is [called father](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33904/who-is-called-father-of-economics) of cricket ?\
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## Answers

### Answer by Vishal Kesarwani

For some it could be [**Sachin Tendulkar**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33160/cricket-players-what-are-some-great-lines-said-for-sachin-tendulkar) for some it could be Viv Richards and for some, it could be M.S Dhoni. Different people could have a different perception on giving the title that who should be renowned as the father of cricket. **But the fact is that Dr. William Gilbert Grace, renowned as W.G. Elegance is thought to be the dad of present day cricket.**

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**He has given so many breathtaking moments to the universe of cricket. Conceived in Bristol, England on July 18, 1848, Grace assumed a vital part in promoting the round of cricket.** Beginning his cricketing profession at 17 years old, he formally resigned at 60. In other words, he played for 43 long years! \
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**He effortlessly scored 54, 818 runs and 2876 wickets from 872 diversions of a top of the line cricket.** His most noteworthy score was 344 runs. He has shockingly 3 triple hundreds of years and 13 twofold centuries and stood not out 105 times. He has additionally earned 126 top of the line hundreds of years and 9 wickets. **Beauty exceeded expectations as a Captain driving England in 13 Tests, with 8 wins and 2 draws.** \
At the season of playing his last test for England, Grace was 51 years of age! E.M Grace his sibling was a cricketer too. W.G Grace was additionally outstanding as a specialist. He kicked the bucket in Nottingham on December 23, 1915. \
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**"All the best"**


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