Google's doodle celebrates 'Little Wonder' John Wisden's 187th birthday

John Wisden is also known for launching Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 1864, a year after he quit first-class cricket.

BS Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Sep 17 2013 | 3:00 PM IST
 
Google doodle celebrates John Wisden’s 187th birthday today with a bright yellow doodle and replacing the alphabet  “L” in Google with a cricket pitch.

Known as “The Little Wonder” and the best all-rounder of his day, John Wisden played 187 first-class cricket matches for – Kent, Sussex and Middlesex. He debuted for Sussex at 18.

Besides his cricketing feats that included 1,109 first-class wickets with a bowling average of 10.32, John Wisden is also known for launching Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack in 1864, a year after he quit first-class cricket.
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First Published: Sep 05 2013 | 7:52 AM IST

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