38 Cricketers who are the prides of their nations

16 – H.D.G Leveson Gower

Having a huge experience in first-class cricket, this English cricketer was an exceptional fielder as well. He later on became a national selector and was also the chairman of selectors in the period 1924-1930. For his contributions to the game, he received his Knighthood in 1953.

17 – Pelham Warner

Known as the “Grand Old Man” of English cricket, Pelham Warner, better known as Plum Warner was a Test cricketer. He had an enormous experience as a cricketer, having played 521 first class matches. His contributions to the game on the field and off the field in the 1930s were recognized in the form of Knighthood which he got in 1937.

18 – Wes Hall

A genuine fast bowler having the ability to bowl long spells, Hall’s deadly sporting characteristics made him one of the faces of the strong West Indies team of 1960s. He is remembered for bowling the test’s final over of the first ever tied test in history of cricket, against Australia in 1960-61. Hall was Knighted in the 2012 Birthday Honours for services to sport and the community