The 1852 English cricket season was the 26th of the roundarm era. The United All England Eleven was established as a rival to the AEE.]
Important matches 1852 match list
Events The United All England Eleven was established as a rival to the AEE. J Dean and J Wisden were the main organisers and other players to represent the UEE in its early years included John Lillywhite, T Lockyer, J Grundy, F P Miller, W Mortlock and T Sherman.
27 July. John Sherman made his final appearance for Manchester v. Sheffield at Hyde Park, Sheffield. His career had spanned 44 seasons from his debut at Lord's on 20 Sept 1809 when he played for Beauclerk's XI v. Ladbroke's XI. His was the longest career span, equalled only by W. G. Grace.
Leading batsmen N Felix was the leading runscorer with 529 @ 18.24
Other leading batsmen were: W Nicholson, G Parr, J Guy, T Box, W Caffyn, J Dean, J Caesar, W Martingell
Leading bowlers J Grundy was the leading wicket-taker 103
Other leading bowlers were: W Clarke, J Wisden, W Martingell, T Nixon, T Sherman, J Bickley, J Dean, A Mynn
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External links CricketArchive – season summaries