[Grammar] Despite my liking cricket / Despite me liking cricket

[vpkannan]

Hi,

1. Despite my liking cricket, my favourite game is football.
2. Despite me liking cricket, my favourite game is football.

Which is right please?

Thanks.

 

[probus]

Both are commonly used.

Personally I prefer "my", but "me" is also fine.

 

[Rover_KE]

vpkannan, please be aware that native speakers would be more likely to say

'I like cricket, but my favourite game is football'.

 

[emsr2d2]

Also note that you don't have to use "me" or "my" in your first example.

Despite liking cricket, ...