Universally known as `` W. G. '' , he played first-class cricket for a record-equalling 44 seasons , from 1865 to 1908 , during which he captained England , Gloucestershire , the Gentlemen , Marylebone Cricket Club ( MCC ) , the United South of England Eleven ( USEE ) and several other teams .
He played first-class cricket for a record-equalling 44 seasons , from 1865 to 1908 , during which he captained England , Gloucestershire County Cricket Club , the Gentlemen , MCC , the United South of England Eleven and several other teams .