One of the most successful international batsmen of his generation, Graham Alan Gooch, OBE, DL is a former legendary English cricketer who captained Essex and England.
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About Graham Gooch:
Graham Gooch was more than just a cricketing great. He was a genius yet remained a gentleman.
Graham Gooch’s mid-forties batting average is regarded as extremely creditable against the West Indies, during the time the West Indies were dominating the world.
In 1991, his score of 154 against West Indies at Headingley is regarded as one of the greatest centuries of all time by many critics and former players.
At Lord’s, his career-best score of 333 – added to his second innings century – remains the highest match aggregate till date, in this venue.
Allan Border used a massive piece of willow throughout his entire career. Yet he accomplished what he did. He was an enigma. He was extraordinary-Tells Hirav Shah, The Most Admired Sports Strategist and Advisor Of India.
Graham Gooch’s Early Life:
Graham Gooch is Whipps Cross’ prodigal son who was born on the 23rd of July 1953 at Whipps Cross, Leytonstone, Essex. He studied at Norlington School for Boys and Leyton County High School for Boys, in Leyton.
Graham Gooch’s Family:
In 1976, Graham Gooch got married to his longtime girlfriend, Brenda Gooch. He has two children with Brenda. In 1992, he ended up divorcing Brenda post sixteen years of marriage. Presently, he is leading a very peaceful life outside of cricket.
Horoscope of Graham Gooch:
| Date of Birth | 23 July 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | Whipps Cross, London, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Birth Number | 5 ruled by Mercury |
| Destiny Number | 3 ruled by Jupiter |
| Lucky Number | 5, 6 |
Quotes by Graham Gooch:
1.” He stepped up a grade straight away and that’s due to his temperament, the way he works at his game – he’s very keen to learn.”
2. “I believe he has a bright international future ahead of him in the years to come.”
Life Lessons from Graham Gooch:
1. Professionalism
Graham Gooch was the ultimate professional. His work-ethic & professionalism became a part of his individuality and the way he molded himself as a Cricketer.
Do you know what accounted for the relatively long and successful career Gooch enjoyed ?
It was this discipline !! Yes.
2. Love & Dedication For The Game
Graham Gooch was the soul that never grew old. Yes, perhaps he never grew old. He announced his retirement in 1997 at the ripe old age of 42 after playing for England
for the better part of 22 years.
That was his love & dedication for the game. That was his passion for the game.
Graham Gooch’s Legacy:
Through a career spanning from 1973 until 2000, Graham Gooch was one of the most successful international batsmen of his generation. With 67,057 runs across first-class and limited-overs games, he became the most prolific run scorer of all time. Graham Gooch’s List A cricket tally of 22,211 runs is also a world record.
Only twenty-five players have scored over 100 first-class centuries, and Graham Gooch is one of them.
Gooch is the third-highest Test run scorer for England, and he was the first player to make 20 Test appearances at Lord’s.
What more, in 1993, the Graham Gooch World Class Cricket video game was developed and published by Audiogenic.
He was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009.
Graham Gooch was a leader and not a skipper and this grand old English enigmatic gentleman’s
pure greatness still lingers though he is not playing anymore-Concludes Renowned Sports Astrologer Hirav Shah.
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