Indeed, there have always been disputes among those who appreciate the sport of cricket regarding which is the most influential player in the history of this game. Among the names which could be mentioned, we can find W.G. Grace, Don Bradman, Garfield Sobers, Clive Lloyd, and Sunil Gavaskar, who became legends owing to the results they obtained in the game.

While the amazing stats of Bradman are very well known nowadays, the talents of Garfield Sobers as an all-around player are recognized. Grace helped to change the face of the game, while Lloyd became one of the best leaders of the West Indies' team. And Gavaskar impressed millions of fans by his bravery playing against fast bowlers.

But the concept of Godfather of Cricket is not limited only to numbers.

There could be many other qualities which make a person fit for the role of the Godfather, including such ones as leadership, innovation, consistency, influence, and inspiration for the future generations.

Which legendary cricket player do you think was the most influential in the history of this game?