1857 English cricket season
1857 was the 71st season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). A highlight was the first AEE v UEE contest.
Important matches
Events
The AEE and UEE began an annual series of matches against each other that continued until 1869. The fixture was the most important of the season while it lasted. Two games were played in 1857, both at Lord’s and both won by the AEE.
AEE players in 1857 included: G Parr (captain), AJD Diver, HH Stephenson, J Caesar, RC Tinley, G Anderson, E Willsher and J Jackson.
UEE players in 1857 included: J Wisden (captain), J Dean, J Grundy, W Caffyn, John Lillywhite, T Lockyer, W Mortlock and W Martingell.
J. Grundy became the first player to be given out handling the ball when playing for MCC vs. Kent at Lord’s.
Leading batsmen
William Caffyn was the leading runscorer with 612 @ 18.00
Other leading batsmen were: J Lillywhite, G Parr, T Lockyer, J Grundy, J Caesar, HH Stephenson, J Wisden, J Dean
Leading bowlers
William Caffyn was the leading wicket-taker with 126
Other leading bowlers were: J Wisden, J Jackson, E Willsher, G Griffith, W Martingell, J Lillywhite, CDB Marsham, FW Bell
References
Annual reviews
- Fred Lillywhite, The Guide to Cricketers, Lillywhite, 1858
- Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 5 (1855-1857), Lillywhite, 1862
Further reading
- Derek Birley, A Social History of English Cricket, Aurum, 1999
External links
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