- A graceful left-handed batsman, who captained England in 32 test matches. He scored over 8000 runs in 117 test matches. He played county cricket for Leicestershire and Hampshire between 1975 and 1993, before commencing a successful broadcasting career.
- He is a celebrity supporter of the Orchid Cancer Appeal in the United Kingdom.
- At the time of his retirement, Gower's tally of 8231 test runs was the second highest for England and fifth highest overall.
- Although Gower averaged a mediocre 33 against the West Indies overall, whenever touring the Caribbean he compiled nearly 750 runs at an impressive average of 44 facing an attack consistently comprising of names like Joel Garner, Michael Holding, Malcolm Marshall, Curtly Ambrose, Andy Roberts and Courtney Walsh.
- Controversially walked out of a press conference on one occasion, reasoning he had tickets for the theatre.
- On the eve of a practice match during the 1989-90 Ashes, Gower after being back in the pavilion went over to a nearby aerodrome and buzzed over the cricket field with a stunt plane. Furious at his careless attitude, skipper Graham Gooch ensured Gower was made to sit out of the tour and bringing his premature retirement. Many believe their falling out due to conflicting ideologies gave Gooch the edge to surpass Gower as England's highest run scorer in both tests and one day internationals.
- Withdrew from the English contingent for the 1987 World Cup to be held in the Indian subcontinent, stating his mother was unwell. England were therefore led by Mike Gatting.
- Considers good friend, fellow cricket great and star all-rounder Ian Botham as the most influential English cricketer since World War 2.
- Was dismissed by Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev 10 times in test cricket.
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