Google has celebrated the 187th anniversary of the birth of English cricketer, and creator of 'the Bible of Cricket', John Wisden.
Born in Brighton on September 5, 1826, little is known about Wisden's early life.
Following the death of his father he was cared for by the notable wicket keeper Tom Box who encouraged his cricketing abilities.
He made his debut for Sussex at 18 years of age.
At the peak of his powers, Wisden, who went on to play 187 first-class cricket matches for Kent, Middlesex and Sussex, was known as 'The Little Wonder'.
He is widely considered to have been the best all-rounder of his day.
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