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.
Made 10 first-class appearances, five for England XIs, four for Kent and one for Hampshire. Nephew of Robert Colchin.
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Collier
1786
One match for Kent Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
[24]
Couchman
1783–1786
Two first-class appearances, one for West Kent in 1783 and one for Kent in 1786. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
[25]
J. Cole
1784–1788
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 twice for Kent before being knighted in September 1773.
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T. Davis
1773–1776
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.
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Name
Seasons
Comments
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Gibson
1780
Played twice for Sir Horatio Mann's XI. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
[41]
Gill
1772
Played in one first-class match for an England side in 1772 and is known to have played for Buckinghamshire in two matches in 1759.[42]
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Name
Seasons
Comments
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W. Hall
1782
One match for Hampshire. Other than his surname and initial, 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.
[46]
Hodges
1781
A single first-class appearance for Sir Horatio Mann's XI. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
[47]
Hogben
1781–1782
Six appearances in 1781 and 1782 for Kent sides. Other than his 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.
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M. Lewis
1773
Played twice for Surrey. Other than his surname and initial, no biographical information is known.
Made 56 first-class appearances, 39 of which were for Hampshire. Father of Noah Mann junior.
Mansfield
1778
Recorded in one match for an England XI against Chertsey. Other than his surname, no biographical information is known.
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T. Martin
1781–1783
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 five times, all for Kent-based sides. Younger brother of Thomas Pattenden.
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Pemmell
1777–1781
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 102 first-class matches, most frequently for Hampshire.
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Townsend
1783–1786
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.
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Webb
1781
Five first-class matches for Kent sides. 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.
^ a bBoth 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.
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^Littlewood AR (nd) The measurements of cricket, CricInfo. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
^Henry Attfield, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
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^William Barber, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^William Bartholomew, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^James Bayley, CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
^J Bayton, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Earl of Tankerville, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Berwick, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Haygarth, p. 41.
^Blake, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Boltwood, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Henry Bonham, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^James Boorman, CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
^George Boult, CricInfo. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
^William Brazier, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Thomas Brett, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^William Bullen, CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
^John de Burgh, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Childs, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Samuel Colchin, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Collier, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
^Couchman, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
^J Cole, CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
^Davidson, CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
^Sir John Davis, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^T Davis, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^John Edmeads, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^William Edmeads, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Finch, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
^Earl of Winchilsea, CricInfo. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
^Jasper Fish, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^John Frame, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Francis, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Richard Francis, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^John Freemantle, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Haygarth, p. 45.
^James Fuggles, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Gibson, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Haygarth, pp.2–3.
^Gill, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^W Hall, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
^I Hatch, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
^Hawkins, CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
^Hodges, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
^Hogben, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
^Holness, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Richard Hosmer, CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
^Edward Hussey, CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
^Irons, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Lamborn, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^George Leer, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Charles Lennox, CricInfo. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
^M Lewis, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Sir Horace Mann, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
^Mansfield, CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 January 2019.