Who is known as the father of cricket?

A. A.G WELLS
B. W.G Grace
C. Allen Pardew
D. Brandon Hills

William Gilbert “W. G.” Grace, MRCS, LRCP (18 July 1848 – 23 October 1915) was an English amateur cricketer who was important in the development of the sport and is widely considered one of its greatest-ever players. He is widely considered as father of cricket.