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. GraceEvery 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. GraceI 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