This is a list of English cricketers who played
first-class cricket between the
1772 and
1786 English cricket seasons. This spans the period between first matches to have been given retrospective first-class status in 1772 to the formation of the
Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787. A total of 67 first-class matches were played during this period.
Cricket during this period became increasingly similar to the modern game, although bowling remained underarm until the 19th century. The first
Laws of Cricket had been established in 1744 and in 1774 a revision of the Laws added
Leg before wicket as a mode of dismissal.[1] The third stump was added after 1775.[2]
Cricket scorecards became increasingly complete from 1772 onwards and the players included are those known to have played in matches which were given retrospective first-class status between 1772 and 1786 inclusive.
Two first-class matches, one for Hampshire in 1784 and one for and England XI in 1788. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
Played six first-class matches for Hampshire as well as one other match for Hambledown Town. Other than his surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
Played a single first-class match for a Kent XI at
Sevenoaks Vine. Is known to have played in two other matches between 1769 and 1777, and was buried at
Sevenoaks in 1791.
Appeared in four first-class matches, three for England XIs in 1772 and one for Kent in 1773. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
Four first-class appearances, including two for Hampshire, one for
White Conduit Club and one for the Earl of Winchilsea's XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
A founder member of MCC, Lennox played in 46 first-class matches, most frequently for MCC, England sides and his own side. He was a guarantor for
Thomas Lord when he established the first
Lord's ground in 1787.
Two first-class matches, one for Sir Horatio Mann's XI and one for East Kent. Other than his surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
Played in four first-class matches for Surrey sides and twice in club matches for
Coulsdon Cricket Club, once in 1775 and once in 1784. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
Played once for an England XI in 1772 and once for Surrey in 1773 in first-class matches and is known to have played one other match for Surrey in 1768. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
Played in three first-class matches, two for England XIs and one for Kent, as well as two other matches for Kent against Maidstone in 1777. Other than his surname, which is also recorded by as Pemell and Pennell, no biographical information is known.
Played in five first-class matches, twice for England XIs and three times for Kent sides as well as in two other matches for Kent in 1777. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
Made 177 first-class appearances, most frequently for Surrey. Brother of Harry and John Walker.
Waller
1774
Played twice for Kent in first-class matches during 1774 and is known to have played in two club matches for Maidstone against Kent in 1777. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
A single first-class appearance for Kent. Played in one other match for a London side in 1775. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
^The range of seasons the player was involved in first-class cricket are shown.
^Where no specific reference is provided references can be found on the player's article. Further information can be found in Scores and Biographies, Volume 1.
^
abBoth CricketArchive and
CricInfo credit Richard Miller with the longer career. This appears to be at odds with most other sources where Joseph or J Miller are recorded in the majority of matches.
References
Note that CricketArchive is a subscription only website.
This is a list of English cricketers who played
first-class cricket between the
1772 and
1786 English cricket seasons. This spans the period between first matches to have been given retrospective first-class status in 1772 to the formation of the
Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787. A total of 67 first-class matches were played during this period.
Cricket during this period became increasingly similar to the modern game, although bowling remained underarm until the 19th century. The first
Laws of Cricket had been established in 1744 and in 1774 a revision of the Laws added
Leg before wicket as a mode of dismissal.[1] The third stump was added after 1775.[2]
Cricket scorecards became increasingly complete from 1772 onwards and the players included are those known to have played in matches which were given retrospective first-class status between 1772 and 1786 inclusive.
Two first-class matches, one for Hampshire in 1784 and one for and England XI in 1788. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
Played six first-class matches for Hampshire as well as one other match for Hambledown Town. Other than his surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
Played a single first-class match for a Kent XI at
Sevenoaks Vine. Is known to have played in two other matches between 1769 and 1777, and was buried at
Sevenoaks in 1791.
Appeared in four first-class matches, three for England XIs in 1772 and one for Kent in 1773. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
Four first-class appearances, including two for Hampshire, one for
White Conduit Club and one for the Earl of Winchilsea's XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known.
A founder member of MCC, Lennox played in 46 first-class matches, most frequently for MCC, England sides and his own side. He was a guarantor for
Thomas Lord when he established the first
Lord's ground in 1787.
Two first-class matches, one for Sir Horatio Mann's XI and one for East Kent. Other than his surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
Played in four first-class matches for Surrey sides and twice in club matches for
Coulsdon Cricket Club, once in 1775 and once in 1784. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
Played once for an England XI in 1772 and once for Surrey in 1773 in first-class matches and is known to have played one other match for Surrey in 1768. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
Played in three first-class matches, two for England XIs and one for Kent, as well as two other matches for Kent against Maidstone in 1777. Other than his surname, which is also recorded by as Pemell and Pennell, no biographical information is known.
Played in five first-class matches, twice for England XIs and three times for Kent sides as well as in two other matches for Kent in 1777. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
Made 177 first-class appearances, most frequently for Surrey. Brother of Harry and John Walker.
Waller
1774
Played twice for Kent in first-class matches during 1774 and is known to have played in two club matches for Maidstone against Kent in 1777. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
A single first-class appearance for Kent. Played in one other match for a London side in 1775. Other than his name, no biographical information is known.
^The range of seasons the player was involved in first-class cricket are shown.
^Where no specific reference is provided references can be found on the player's article. Further information can be found in Scores and Biographies, Volume 1.
^
abBoth CricketArchive and
CricInfo credit Richard Miller with the longer career. This appears to be at odds with most other sources where Joseph or J Miller are recorded in the majority of matches.
References
Note that CricketArchive is a subscription only website.