Cricketer Collection

W. G. GRACE
The legendary cricketer, Dr. W.G. Grace poised with his bat

Oliver Dixon, Cpt. de Wend-Fenton and Cpt. Stanyforth
A Sporting Trio - The famous Reading horse dealer from Reading Mr Oliver Dixon, Captain J D L de Wend-Fenton owner and rider and the MCC Cricket Captian Cpt, Stanyforth riding Aesop at Sandown

The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1899. Artist: WA Rouch
The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1899. Englands team in WG Graces final Test, against Australia at Trent Bridge

Denis Compton at Hastings
Cricketer Denis Compton acknowledges the crowd at the Central Recreation Ground, Hastings. Playing for The South against Sir Pelham Warners Eleven

Shane Warne - Australian cricketer Date: 1980s - 1990s

Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. Artist: Spy
Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. A portrait of Lord Hawke. Martin Bladen Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke (1860-1938) captained the Yorkshire County Cricket Club for 28 seasons

Billy Bancroft, Welsh international rugby player
William John Billy Bancroft (1871-1959), Welsh-born international rugby player who played for Swansea and Wales. He also played county cricket for Glamorgan. 1890s

A cricket match in progress at Lords cricket ground, London, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

England cricket team of 1885
Cricketers of the England eleven of 1885, with W G Grace at the centre, surrounded by Barnes, Lyttelton, Shrewsbury, Gunn, Bates, Steel, Read, Peate, Barlow and Ulyett. 1885

W. G. Grace batting at Gravesend, 1913
Photograph of Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915) batting in the Gravesend vs. Eltham cricket match, held at Gravesend cricket ground, 1913

Gillingham / Cricketer
Rev Frank Hay Gillingham, English cricketer, in action

Bradman / Cricketer 1934
Don Bradman, Australian cricketer (1908-2001)

Victor Trumper. Cricketer Date: circa 1900

Bhupinder Singh, Maharajah of Patiala playing cricket
Maharajah Bhupinder Singh of Patiala (1891 - 1938) playing cricket. Perhaps best known for his extravagance, the Maharajah nevertheless worked for the betterment of social conditions within his

Don Bradman
Portrait of Don Bradman, Australian cricketer

Ks Ranjitsinhji and C B Fry, cricketers
The leading batsmen of the year in 1901, cricketers K.S. Ranjitsinhji (1872-1933) and C.B. Fry (Charles Burgess Fry 1872-1956)

Spooner / Cricketer
R H Reggie Spooner, English cricketer

Blythe / Cricketer
Colin Charlie Blythe

Ranjitsinhji / Spy / V. Fair
Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Rajput nobleman and English cricketer who played for Sussex

Shane Watson - Australian cricketer Date: 1990s - 2000s

Wasim Akram - Pakistan cricketer Date: 1980s - 1990s

Curtly Ambrose - West Indies cricketer Date: 1980s - 1990s

Denis Compton at Hastings
Denis Compton turns a ball from spinner Jim Laker (out of picture) off his legs to score another boundary past the despairing reach of the short leg fielder as wicketkeeper Stewart Billy Griffith

Warner / Cricketer
Sir Pelham Francis Warner ( Plum ), English cricketer (1873-1963)

Cricketer, Lillywhite
Frederick William Lillywhite Cricketer - Sussex

Tyldesley / Cricketer
J L Tyldesley, English cricketer who achieved 46 centuries in 11 years

Larwood / Cricketer
Harold Larwood, English cricketer, famous for his Bodyline bowling (1904-95)

Jack Hobbs (Sir John Berry Hobbs), English cricketer (1882-1963)

Jack Hobbs / Cricketer
Jack Hobbs (Sir John Berry Hobbs), English cricketer (1882-1963)

Hirst / Cricketer
George Hirst, Yorkshire cricketer (1871-1954) Date: 1903

John Devey, footballer and cricketer
John Henry George Jack Devey (1866-1940), footballer for West Bromwich Albion, Mitchells St George s, Aston Villa and England, and a first-class cricketer for Warwickshire. 1890s

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, Indian ruler
Bhupinder Singh (1891-1938), ruling Maharaja of the state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938. He is perhaps the most famous Maharaja of Patiala, best known for his extravagance, and for being a cricketer

The Cricketer. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1964. Date: 1964

James F Byrne, rugby player and cricketer
James Frederick Byrne (1871-1954), rugby player for England and the British and Irish Lions, and first-class cricketer for Warwickshire (captain). 1890s

Sourav Ganguly - Indian cricketer Date: 1990s - 2000s

The Australian Cricket Team 1890. 1890

Australian cricketer Graham McKenzie. Local Caption watsccan - 27 / 07 / 2010
Australian cricketer Graham McKenzie. watsccan - - 27/07/2010

Jack Hobbs by Smithson Broadhead
Jack Hobbs (Sir John Berry Hobbs), English cricketer (1882-1963), in a painting by W. Smithson Broadhead, specially done for The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News in 1925

Cricket bowling poses (litho)
7201194 Cricket bowling poses (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket bowling poses)

Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho)
7172124 Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham)

W G Grace, legendary cricketer, batting. late 19th century

The Australian Cricket Team 1886. 1886

Middlesex Cricket Team, 1898. 1898

Alfred Mynn, 1852, (1947). Creator: John Corbett Anderson
Alfred Mynn, 1852, (1947). Portrait of English cricketer Alfred Mynn (1807-1861). From " English Cricket", by Neville Cardus. [Collins, London, 1947]

County Cricket Match in 1939 - a wicket for Gover of Surrey
County Cricket Match at the Oval in 1939 - a wicket has just fallen, caught behind. The bowler appears to be the Surrey player Alf Gover. Date: 1939

Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Regarded as possibly the greatest cricketer of all time

A memento of James Southertons benefit cricket match, 19th century (1912). James Southerton (1827-1880) was an English cricket international

G O Smith, footballer and cricketer
Gilbert Oswald Smith (1872-1943), amateur footballer who played for Oxford University and the Corinthians, and was captain for England. He played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Surrey

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"Cricketer: A Glorious Journey Through Time" Step into the world of cricket, where legends are born and history is made. From the iconic W. G. Grace to modern-day heroes like Shane Warne and Wasim Akram, this captivating sport has captured hearts for generations. In 1899, at Nottinghamshire's famous Trent Bridge ground, The England Test cricket XI showcased their skills under the watchful eye of artist WA Rouch. The intensity in their eyes mirrored the passion that defines this game. Fast forward to 1912 at Lords cricket ground in London; a match in progress paints a picture of camaraderie and fierce competition. The crowd roars with excitement as every run is scored and wicket taken. The Yorkshire Cricket team of 1892 immortalized by Spy's artistry stands tall as a testament to teamwork and dedication. Their unity on the field symbolizes the spirit that drives cricketers worldwide. Welsh international rugby player Billy Bancroft may have crossed codes, but his love for sportsmanship remained unwavering. His presence reminds us that athletes transcend boundaries, inspiring others through their achievements. The England cricket team of 1885 epitomizes an era when gentlemen played this gentleman's game with grace and elegance. These pioneers laid down foundations upon which future stars would build their legacies. Denis Compton's image at Hastings captures his flair for batting with style unmatched by many. His technique was poetry in motion, leaving spectators awe-struck by his sheer brilliance. W. G Grace himself takes center stage while batting at Gravesend in 1913 - an icon whose name echoes through time itself. With each stroke of his bat, he rewrote records and set new standards for excellence on English soil. Bradman - a name synonymous with greatness - dominated cricket during his reign in 1934. His unparalleled skill left opponents spellbound as he amassed runs effortlessly like no other cricketer before him.