This is a list of cricketers who played first-class cricket in England in matches between the

1841 Events January–March * January 20 – Charles Elliot of the United Kingdom, and Qishan of the Qing dynasty, agree to the Convention of Chuenpi. * January 26 – Britain occupies Hong Kong. Later in the year, the first census of the i ...

and 1850 seasons. The sport of

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had acquired most of its modern features by this time and

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was firmly established. More county cricket clubs began to become established during this period, following the establishment of

Sussex County Cricket Club Sussex County Cricket Club is the oldest of eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales. It represents the historic county of Sussex. Its limited overs team is called the Sussex Sharks. The c ...

in 1839. Clubs were formally established in Nottinghamshire, Kent and

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, all of which remain first-class counties today. These teams competed against each other and other teams, although the County Championship was not formally established until 1890. The players included are those known to have played in matches which were given retrospective first-class status between 1841 and 1850 inclusive.

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Cyril Onslow Cyril Winnington Onslow (17 December 1815 – 24 July 1866) was an English cricketer who played for a side representing the county of Kent in 1841, the year before the formation of the first Kent County Cricket Club. Onslow was the son of Arthu ...

, 1841 , A single first-class match for a Kent XI. , , - ,

Thomas Frederick Onslow Thomas Frederick Onslow (15 January 1821 – 15 July 1883) was an English first-class cricketer. Onslow was the son of British politician Thomas Cranley Onslow and the grandson of Thomas Onslow, 2nd Earl of Onslow, who played first-class cricke ...

, 1848–1849 , Two matches for Hampshire teams. , , - , Augustus Orlebar , 1845 , A single match for Oxford University. , , - , Henry Osborn , 1845–1860 , Six matches, two for Petworth and four for Sussex. , , - , John Oscroft , 1834–1848 , Nine first-class matches played for Nottinghamshire-based sides. , , - , George Ottey , 1844–1847 , Ten first-class matches, all for Cambridge University. , , - ,

Charles Oxenden Charles Oxenden (born 23 May 1800 at Deane, near Wingham Kent; died 17 March 1874 at Barham, Kent) was an English amateur cricketer who helped found the Cambridge University Cricket Club, and played first-class cricket for the club from 1820 to ...

, 1844–1856 , Nine first-class matches, seven for the Gentlemen of Kent and two for the Gentlemen of Kent and Sussex, all against Gentlemen of England sides and primarily during Canterbury Cricket Weeks. , , -

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Elgar Pagden Elgar Pagden (c. 1820 – 1883) was an English first-class cricketer. The son of Henry Williams Pagden and Susannah Ade, he was born in 1820 at Alfriston, Sussex. He played first-class cricket for Manchester against Sheffield on four occasions ...

, 1846–1848 , Four matches for Manchester sides, all against Sheffield. , , - , Henry Parker , 1839–1854 , Played in a total of 17 first-class matches, most frequently for Cambridge University or the Gentlemen of Kent. , , - ,

Butler Parr Butler Parr (9 November 1810 – 16 March 1872) was an English first-class cricketer active 1835–54 who played for Nottingham Cricket Club, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Nottinghamshire. He was born in Marton, Lincolnshir ...

, 1835–1854 , Made 23 first-class appearances, generally for Nottinghamshire-based sides. , , - , George Parr , 1844–1870 , Known as the ''Lion of the North'', Parr was considered the greatest batsman of his time and played in over 200 first-class matches in a career which lasted from 1844 to 1870. These included both of Nottingham's 1848 matches as well as 53 for Nottinghamshire. , , - , Samuel Parr , 1840–1855 , Played in 25 first-class matches, generally for Nottinghamshire-based sides. , , - ,

Edwin Patchitt Edwin Patchitt (JP) Justice of the peace (1808 – 6 February 1888) was a lawyer, Mayor of Nottingham (1852), and a first-class cricketer active 1840–45 who played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in Nottingham and died in Hastings. Biograph ...

, 1840–1843 , Played four times for Nottinghamshire sides. , , - , John Patteson , 1849 , Played in the 1849 University Match for Oxford. , , - , Edwin Paul , 1850 , A solitary match for a Middlesex side. , , - , John Paxton , 1849 , A single match for the North in the North v South fixture of 1849. , , - ,

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, 1848 , A single match for Cambridge University. , , - ,

Sir Robert Peel, 3rd Baronet Sir Robert Peel, 3rd Baronet, GCB, PC (4 May 1822 – 9 May 1895) was a British Peelite, Liberal and from 1884 until 1886 Conservative Member of Parliament (MP). Eldest son of the prime minister Robert Peel, he was educated at Harrow and ...

, 1843 , The son of the British Prime Minister, Peel played one first-class match for MCC. , , - , Oliver Pell , 1844–1848 , Played in 39 first-class matches, most frequently for Cambridge University and MCC. , , - , John Penikett , 1850–1851 , Four first-class matches for Sussex. , , - , John Peto , 1847 , A single match for a Surrey side. , , - , Edward Pickering , 1827–1844 , Played in 15 first-class matches. Brother of Percival and William Pickering. , , - , George Pickering , 1843 , A single match for MCC. , , - ,

Percival Pickering Percival Andree Pickering (8 February 1810 – 7 August 1876) was an English first-class cricketer and lawyer. Pickering was born at London in February 1810. He made a single appearance in first-class cricket in 1846 for the Surrey Club against ...

, 1843 , A single first-class match for the Surrey Club side. Brother of Edward and William Pickering. , , - , William Pickering , 1840–1848 , Made 29 first-class appearances. Brother of Edward and Percival Pickering. , , - ,

Henry Pickford Henry Pickford (1820 – date of death unknown) was an English first-class cricketer. Pickford was born at Cheadle, Cheshire. He made his debut in first-class cricket for Manchester against Yorkshire at Manchester. He played in first-class ...

, 1844–1847 , Played in 11 matches for north-west sides. , , - , George Picknell , 1835–1854 , Played in 81 first-class matches, 73 times for Sussex. Brother of Robert Picknell. , , - , Robert Picknell , 1837–1845 , Made 18 first-class appearances, all for Sussex. Brother of George Picknell. , , - , Fuller Pilch , 1820–1854 , One of the leading batsmen of his time, Pilch, who was originally from Norfolk, was recruited to play for Kent sides before the foundation of

Kent County Cricket Club Kent County Cricket Club is one of the eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales. It represents the historic county of Kent. A club representing the county was first founded in 1842 but Ke ...

. Played in a total of 229 first-class matches for a number of sides, most frequently for Kent. Uncle of William Pilch. , , - , William Pilch , 1840–1857 , Played 52 times, mostly for Kent. Nephew of Fuller Pilch. , , - , Francis Pipe-Wolferstan , 1846 , A single first-class match for Oxford University. , , - ,

James Pollitt James Peter Pollitt (born 1826 at St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex; died in 1860 at Brighton, Sussex) was an English cricketer. Pollitt made his first-class debut for the North in 1847 against the Marylebone Cricket Club. In 1849, he played a sing ...

, 1847–1851 , A total of 9 first-class matches, generally for sides associated with MCC. , , - , Frederick Ponsonby, 6th Earl of Bessborough , 1834–1856 , Played in 67 first-class matches. Brother of Spencer Ponsonby , , - , Spencer Ponsonby , 1841–1864 , Made appearances in 62 first-class matches for a wide variety of sides. Brother of Frederick Ponsonby. , , - , Poole , 1842 , Played a single match for Oxford University. Other than a surname, no biographical details are known. , , - , Henry Porter , 1842–1843 , Played in three first-class matches for Nottinghamshire sides. , , - , James Porter , 1844–1845 , Three first-class matches, all for Yorkshire sides.{{efn, Only Porter's name is known and there are no other biographical details about his life. , , - ,

Alfred Potter Alfred Potter (15 December 1827 – 21 September 1878) was an English clergyman and a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Cambridge University in 1849. He was born in Ilkeston, Derbyshire and died at Nottingham. Potter was educated at ...

, 1849 , Four matches for Cambridge University. , , - ,

Edward Prest Edward Brent Prest (4 January 1830 – 8 June 1903) was an English lawyer and a cricketer who played for Cambridge University, the Cambridge Town Club, and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in the 1850s. He was born in Stapleford, Cambridgeshi ...

, 1850–1859 , Seven first-class matches. Brother of William Prest , , - ,

William Prest William Prest (1 April 1832 – 10 February 1885) was a cricketer and footballer born in York. He lived most his life in Sheffield where he went on to become co-founder of Sheffield Football Club and captained Sheffield Cricket Club (''aka'' ...

, 1850–1862 , A total of 13 first-class matches, generally for Cambridge-based sides including the university. , , - , Price , 1828–1842 , Played in four first-class matches. Was probably a captain in the British Army, but other than this and his surname, no biographical information is known. , , - , G. Proctor , 1841 , Played in three first-class matches for MCC as well as in other matches for the Gentlemen of Sussex. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , Charles Pryor , 1833–1859 , Made 31 first-class appearances, almost all for Cambridge-based sides. , , -

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Cyril Randolph Cyril Randolph (9 February 1826 – 29 May 1912) was an English first-class cricketer and clergyman. The only son of the Reverend George Randolph and his wife, Catherine Elizabeth Drummond, he was born on 9 February 1826. He was educated at Eto ...

, 1844–1848 , Played 11 times in first-class cricket, mostly for Cambridge University. , , - , John Randolph , 1842–1864 , A total of 11 first-class matches. , , - , Leveson Randolph , 1845 , A single match for Oxford University. , , - , Charles Rashleigh , 1847 , A solitary first-class matches for the Gentlemen of Kent. , , - , Jonathan Rashleigh , 1841–1842 , Four first-class matches, all for Oxford University. , , - , Abram Rawlinson , 1849–1853 , A pair of first-class matches for MCC. , , - ,

Henry Raymond-Barker Henry Barnardiston Raymond-Barker (21 December 1821 – 29 December 1894) was an English lawyer and a cricketer who played in first-class cricket matches for Cambridge University and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in the 1840s. He was born in ...

, 1841–1847 , Eight first-class matches. , , - , A. Ready , 1843 , Played a single match for MCC. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - ,

Sam Redgate Samuel Redgate (27 July 1810 – 13 April 1851) was an English professional cricketer who played for Nottingham Cricket Club and Nottinghamshire sides from the 1830 to the 1846 season. Redgate was an outstanding rightarm fast bowler using the ...

, 1830–1846 , Considered one of the best bowlers of the 1830s, Redgate played in 78 first-class matches, primarily for Nottinghamshire sides and the Cambridge Town Club. , , - , Edmund Reeves , 1848–1852 , Played in 21 first-class matches, most frequently for Surrey sides. , , - , J. Richardson , 1840–1843 , Played in five first-class matches. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known. , , - , Arthur Ridding , 1846–1850 , Played 13 times for Oxford University. Brother of Charles and William Ridding. , , - , Charles Ridding , 1845–1864 , Played 29 first-class matches, including 12 for Oxford University. Brother of Arthur and William Ridding. , , - , William Ridding , 1849–1861 , Ten of his 17 first-class matches were for Oxford University. Brother of Arthur and Charles Ridding. , , - , Robert Ringwood , 1840–1849 , Played in 16 matches for Cambridge-based sides. , , - ,

Stephen Rippingall Stephen Frost Rippingall (12 December 1825 – 11 January 1856) was an English rower and cricketer who played first-class cricket for Cambridge University in 1845 and won the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta in 1853. Rippingall w ...

, 1845 , Three first-class matches, all for Cambridge University. , , - , R. Roberts , 1848 , A single first-class match for the Surrey Club. Roberts is known to have played for the club in other matches between 1848 and 1858 and for the Gentlemen of Surrey amateur side. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , Reuben Roby , 1847 , A single first-class match for an England XI. , , - , George Rogers , 1850–1854 , Nine first-class matches. , , - , Daniel Rowland , 1849–1868 , Both of Rowland's first-class matches were for Lancashire sides. , , - , Henry Royston , 1843–1862 , Played in 68 first-class matches, mostly for MCC sides. , , - ,

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, 1833–1851 , Played in 11 first-class matches, mainly for MCC. MCC President 1835/36. , , - , T. Russell , 1841 , Played as a wicket-keeper for an England XI against one from Kent. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , -

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{, class="wikitable" , - ! style="width:200px", Name ! style="width: 100px", Seasons ! Comments ! Ref , - , Henry Sampson , 1840–1857 , Played in 38 first-class matches. , , - ,

Philip Sankey Philip Menzies Sankey (17 April 1830 – 9 March 1909) was an English clergyman and cricketer. He played first-class cricket for both Cambridge and Oxford Universities as well as for Kent County Cricket Club and served as a clergyman in Hampsh ...

, 1848–1852 , Four first-class matches. , , - , Arthur Savile , 1839–1841 , Played in six first-class matches. , , - ,

Edward Sayres Edward Sayres (born 19 December 1815 at North Stoke, Sussex; died 11 January 1888 at Cold Ashton, Gloucestershire) was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1838 to 1842. Edward Sayres was educated at Trinity Colleg ...

, 1838–1842 , Played in 24 first-class matches. Brother of John Sayres. , , - , John Sayres , 1841 , A single match for MCC. Brother of Edwin Sayres. , , - , Alfred Scott , 1844 , Played in a single match for the Gentlemen of Kent. , , - , Viscount Seaham , 1840–1846 , Played in three first-class matches for MCC. , , - , James Seakins , 1847 , Played for Suffolk in both of their 1847 first-class matches. , , - , Richard Seddon , 1845–1847 , Played in 14 matches. , , - , Thomas Selby , 1839–1841 , Played three first-class matches for Kent sides. , , - ,

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, 1848 , A single match for a Nottinghamshire XI. , , - , Tom Sewell , 1830–1853 , Played in 117 first-class matches, most frequently for MCC or England sides. , , - , William Sewell , 1841–1844 , Just two first-class matches. , , - , John Shaw , 1845 , A single first-class match for a Yorkshire XI.{{efn, Details about Shaw are extremely limited and he is not known to have played any other cricket. He is believed to have been born in Bradford. , , - , R. Shawe , 1845 , Is known to have played in two matches for Petworth, one of which was first-class. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - ,

Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet Colonel Sir Michael Robert Shaw-Stewart, 7th Baronet (26 November 1826 – 10 December 1903) was a British baronet and Conservative Party politician. He sat in the House of Commons from 1855 to 1865. He was the son of Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, 6 ...

, 1850 , A single match for MCC , , - , Shepherd , 1844–1845 , Played in two first-class matches for Manchester. Other than a surname, no biographical details are known. , , - , John Sheppard , 1845–1846 , Two first-class matches. , , - , John Sherman , 1809–1852 , Played 27 first-class matches. Uncle of Tom Sherman. , , - , Thomas Sherman , 1846–1870 , Made 82 first-class appearances, mainly for Surrey sides. Nephew of John Sherman. , , - ,

Henry Simonds Henry John Simonds (23 March 182825 January 1896) was an English first-class cricketer and barrister. The son of William May Simonds, he was born at Caversham in March 1828. He was educated at Eton College, before going up to King's College, ...

, 1849–1850 , A pair of matches for Cambridge University. , , - , Henry Skelton , 1846 , A single first-class match for a Sheffield side. Brother of Richard Skelton. , , - ,

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, 1846–1854 , Played in 22 first-class matches, mainly for Sheffield and Yorkshire sides. Brother of Henry Skelton. , , - , Thomas Smelt , 1848–1852 , Two matches for Manchester. , , - , Alfred Smith , 1841–1852 , Played 14 times in first-class cricket, primarily for Sussex and Petworth. , , - , C. Smith , 1846 , A single first-class match for Sheffield is all that is known about him other than his surname and initials. , , - , F. C. Smith , 1844–1845 , Played in three first-class matches for a West of England side. Other than a surname and initials, no biographical details are known. , , - , J. Smith , 1844–1845 , Played in two first-class matches, one for the Gentlemen of Nottinghamshire and one for the North. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , John Smith , 1845 , A solitary first-class match for a Yorkshire XI. Brother of Paul Smith. , , - ,

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, 1846 , Played twice for Sheffield at first-class level. Brother of John Smith. , , - , R. B. Smith , 1842–1845 , Played in five first-class matches, four for Hampshire sides and once for MCC against a Hampshire XI, as well as other matches for Hampshire sides. Other than a surname and initials, no biographical information is known. , , - ,

Villiers Smith Villiers Shallet Charnock Smith (30 September 1821 at Plymouth, Devon – 1 February 1871 at Rowley, Oxfordshire) was an English cleric and academic. He was an amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1844 to 1849. Life The se ...

, 1844–1849 , 14 first-class matches, 11 of them for Oxford University. , , - , William Smith , 1840–1857 , Played seven times for Kent. , , - ,

Raymond Smythies Raymond Brewster Smythies (18 June 1824 – 19 January 1861) was an English first-class cricketer, clergyman and educator. Descended from an old Essex family, Smythies was born to the Reverend Henry Yeats Smythies in June 1824 at Stanground, H ...

, 1850–1854 , Three first-class matches. , , - , Thomas Snow , 1844 , A single match for a Cambridge Town side. , , - , Stephen Soames , 1846–1853 , Played in 11 first-class matches , , - , Edmund Sopp , 1843–1847 , A total of 24 first-class matches, all but one of them for Petworth or Sussex. , , - , J. Spenceley , 1846–1848 , Played twice for the Surrey Club. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , Joseph Spencer , 1843–1844 , Played in two first-class matches, once for the Gentlemen of Kent and once for the Gentlemen, as well as playing for the Royal Artillery Cricket Club in 1840. , , - ,

Francis Stacey Francis Edmund Stacey (18 August 1830 – 3 October 1885) was a Welsh-born law officer and a cricketer who played first-class cricket in 15 matches for Cambridge University, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Gentlemen of England side. He ...

, 1850–1863 , A total of 15 first-class matches. , , - ,

Henry Stenton Henry Cawdron Stenton (15 September 1815 – 6 March 1887) was an English first-class cricketer and solicitor. The head of a family firm of solicitors at Southwell, Stenton made a single appearance in first-class cricket for the Gentlemen ...

, 1846 , A single first-class match for a Gentlemen of Southwell side - the only match the side played which has been awarded first-class status. , , - ,

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, 1849 , Just the one first-class match for MCC. , , - , William Strahan , 1832–1849 , Born William Snow, played 26 first-class matches. , , - , Lord Strathmore , 1844–1857 , Six first-class matches. Brother of Claude Bowes-Lyon. , , - , Richard Sutton , 1850–1857 , Five first-class matches, four of which were for MCC. , , - , Robert Sutton , 1846 , A single first-class match for a Gentlemen of Southwell side - the only match the side played which has been awarded first-class status. , , - , Edward Swann , 1843–1848 , A total of 14 first-class appearances, all but one for Kent or the Gentlemen of Kent. , , - , William Sykes , 1844–1849 , Played five times in first-class matches. , , -

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{, class="wikitable" , - ! style="width:200px", Name ! style="width: 100px", Seasons ! Comments ! Ref , - , Edward Taswell , 1847–1863 , Nine first-class matches, all for Kent-based sides. , , - , Charles Taylor , 1836–1859 , Played in 125 first-class matches. , , - , H. Taylor , 1848 , Played in just one first-class match, for Sheffield. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , Henry Taylor , 1843 , A single first-class match for Sussex. , , - , James Taylor , 1834–1844 , Played in 28 first-class matches, most frequently for Sussex sides. , , - ,

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, 1844 , A pair of matches for Cambridge University. , , - , S. Taylor , 1848–1863 , Played in 11 first-class matches, most frequently for MCC. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - ,

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, 1850–1851 , Played six times, four for MCC. , , - , Frederick Thackeray , 1837–1854 , Played in 38 first-class matches, mainly for Cambridge University and MCC. , , - , Christopher Theakstone , 1848–1849 , Played in two first-class matches for a team representing Hampshire , , - , John Thompson , 1848 , Two matches for Sheffield.{{efn, No further biographical details are known about Thompson. He played for Sheffield in nine club matches between 1847 and 1858. , , - , Bob Thoms , 1850–1851 , More notable as a long-standing umpire, Thoms played three first-class matches. , , - ,

John Thornhill John Thornhill (14 July 1815 – 28 January 1875) was an English first-class cricketer and clergyman. The son of the politician George Thornhill, he was born in July 1815 at Hemingford Grey, Huntingdonshire. He was educated at Rugby School, ...

, 1840–1842 , Played twice for MCC. , , - ,

Cris Tinley Robert Crispin Tinley (25 October 1830 – 11 December 1900) was an English first-class cricketer in the mid-19th century who was recognised as one of the best slow bowlers of his time. Tinley was born at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, and pla ...

, 1847–1874 , A slow bowler rated as one of the best of his era, Tinley played in 117 first-class matches, most frequently for Nottinghamshire. Brother of Francis Tinley. , , - ,

Francis Tinley Francis Eastward Tinley (3 March 1819 – 2 June 1889) was an English first-class cricketer active 1844–56 who played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in Southwell; died in Birmingham Birmingham ( ) is a city and metropolitan borough ...

, 1844–1856 , A professional at a number of cricket clubs, Tinley played 19 first-class matches. Brother of Cris Tinley. , , - , Henry Torre , 1839–1841 , Played six times for Oxford University in first-class matches. , , - ,

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, 1847–1848 , Played in ten first-class matches. , , - ,

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, 1843–1850 , Played four first-class matches for Hampshire sides. , , - , Richard Townsend , 1850 , A single first-class match for Oxford University. , , - ,

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, 1842–1843 , All four first-class matches were for Oxford University. , , - , James Traill , 1848–1849 , Played in three first-class matches, two for the Gentlemen of Kent and one for Oxford University. , , - , Walter Trevelyan , 1842–1851 , Played ten times in first-class matches, six of which were for Cambridge University. , , - , Thomas Tuck , 1832–1842 , Played in nine first-class matches. , , - , John Turner , 1841 , Played twice for Cambridge University. , , - , Frederick Twynham , 1848–1850 , Played three matches for Hampshire sides. , , -

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{, class="wikitable" , - ! style="width:200px", Name ! style="width: 100px", Seasons ! Comments ! Ref , - , William Usmar , 1841 , A single match for a Kent XI. Usmar played regularly for Town Malling. , , -

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{, class="wikitable" , - ! style="width:200px", Name ! style="width: 100px", Seasons ! Comments ! Ref , - , Henry Vernon , 1848–1854 , Played 34 times in first-class cricket for a range of amateur sides. , , - , Godfrey Vigne , 1819–1845 , Played in 11 first-class matches, primarily for MCC sides. , , - , J. Vincent , 1848 , A single first-class match for Sheffield. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , -

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{, class="wikitable" , - ! style="width:200px", Name ! style="width: 100px", Seasons ! Comments ! Ref , - , William Wadsworth , 1845–1862 , Nine first-class matches. , , - , Bernard Wake , 1846–1851 , Played in ten first-class matches for Sheffield and Yorkshire sides. , , - , Alfred Walker , 1846–1860 , Played 14 times in first-class cricket. Brother of Frederic and John Walker, nephew of Henry Walker. , , - ,

Frederic Walker Frederic Walker (4 December 1829 – 20 December 1889) was an English cricketer. Walker was born in Southgate, Middlesex and was the third of seven cricket playing brothers – the Walkers of Southgate. He was educated at Trinity College, Cam ...

, 1849–1860 , A total of 34 first-class matches. Brother of Alfred and John Walker, nephew of Henry Walker. , , - , Henry Walker , 1832–1842 , Played 12 times in first-class matches, most frequently for MCC sides. Uncle of Arthur, Frederic and John Walker. , , - , J. Walker , 1849 , A single first-class match for a Lancashire side. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , John Walker , 1846–1868 , Played 87 first-class matches. Brother of Arthur and Frederic John Walker, nephew of Henry Walker. , , - , Alexander Wallace , 1850–1851 , Three matches, all for Oxford University. , , - , Bendyshe Walton , 1847 , Played in one of Suffolk's 1847 matches. Brother of Ellys Walton. , , - , Ellys Walton , 1847–1849 , Played two first-class matches, one for Suffolk alongside his brother Bendyshe Walton. , , - , Ward , 1842 , Played in a single first-class match for the Cambridge Town Club. Nothing further is known about his cricket career and, other than a surname, there are no biographical details known. , , - , C. Ward , 1844 , Played a solitary first-class match for a Yorkshire XI. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , J. Ward , 1848 , Played a solitary first-class match for a Hampshire XI. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , William Ward , 1810–1845 , Played in 130 first-class matches, scoring 278 for MCC against Norfolk in 1820, a score which remained a record in first-class cricket until WG Grace surpassed it in 1876. , , - , William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley , 1838–1842 , Played in five first-class matches, all for Oxford University. President of MCC in 1864/65. , , - , Jonas Warwick , 1843–1848 , Played nine first-class matches, mostly for Nottinghamshire-based sides. , , - , Webb , 1839–1841 , Played twice for Cambridge Town Club. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known. , , - , Weir , 1843–1845 , Played in five first-class matches, all for Hampshire XIs and is known to have played other matches for Hampshire sides. Other than a surname, no biographical details are known. , , - ,

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, 1841 , A solitary first-class match for MCC. , , - ,

Ned Wenman Edward Gower "Ned" Wenman (18 August 1803 – 28 December 1879) was an English first-class cricketer whose career spanned the 1825 to 1854 seasons. A specialist wicket-keeper, he was a prominent member of the great Kent team of the 1840s which a ...

, 1825–1854 , A leading wicket-keeper and all-rounder who played in 146 first-class matches, 61 of them for Kent. , , - , White , 1847 , Played a single match, a first-class game for an England XI. Other than a surname, no biographical information is known. , , - , White , 1850 , Played in one match for Surrey. Other than a surname and the rank of captain, no biographical details are known. , , - , A. White , 1850 , Played in a first-class match for a Hampshire XI. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical information is known. , , - , Charles White , 1850 , A single match for a Surrey XI. , , - , Charles Whittaker , 1839–1848 , Played in a total of 70 first-class matches, generally for Kent sides, including the Gentlemen of Kent and

after its initial formation in 1842. , , - ,

Frederick Whymper Frederick Whymper (20 July 1838 in London – 26 November 1901) was a British artist and explorer. Biography Whymper was the eldest son of Elizabeth Whitworth Claridge and Josiah Wood Whymper, a celebrated wood-engraver and artist. His younger ...

, 1849–1852 , Played eight times in first-class cricket, six for Cambridge University. , , - ,

Thomas Wickham Thomas Provis Wickham (born 1810 in Weymouth, Dorset; died on 1 March 1890 in Machynlleth), probably best known as an English cricketer. Personal life Wickham was the son of the reverend William Wickham and Margaret Provis, and brother of th ...

, 1850–1851 , A pair of first-class matches. , , - , William Wickham , 1844 , A single first-class match for Oxford University. , , - ,

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, 1847 , Played for an England XI against a Nottinghamshire side. , , - ,

George Wigzell George Wigzell (6 May 1812 – 1875) was an English first-class cricketer active 1849–60 who played for the Lancashire county cricket teams organised by Manchester Cricket Club; and for Kent County Cricket Club. He was born in Sevenoaks and di ...

, 1849–1860 , Played in 11 first-class matches, mostly for Kent. , , - ,

Edmund Willes Edmund Henry Lacon Willes (7 July 1832 – 9 September 1896) was an English first-class cricketer who played in the 1850s and 1860s as a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm fast. He became a Church of England cleric.Carlaw D (20 ...

, 1850–1867 , Made 22 appearances in first-class matches. , , - , Philip Williams , 1844–1849 , Half of Williams' 20 first-class matches were played for Oxford University. , , - , Charles Willis , 1847–1850 , Made ten appearances in first-class cricket. , , - , Edgar Willsher , 1850–1875 , A major force in the move towards overarm bowling, Willsher played in more than 250 first-class matches, 145 of them for Kent. Brother of William Willsher. , , - , William Willsher , 1847 , A single first-class match for Kent. Brother of Edgar Willsher. , , - , Alfred Wilson , 1848–1855 , Played 13 first-class matches. , , - ,

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, 1847–1853 , Six of Wilson's seven first-class matches were for MCC. , , - , T. Wilson , 1845–1846 , Played in three first-class matches, twice for Petworth and once for an England XI. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , Edward Turnour, 4th Earl Winterton , 1834–1856 , Played in 25 first-class matches, primarily for Sussex sides. , , - , Charles Winterton , 1839–1861 , Played in 18 first-class matches for the Cambridge Town Club. , , - , John Wisden , , The future published of '' Wisden Cricketers' Almanack'', Wisden played 187 first-class matches for a range of sides. , , - , J. Womack , 1845–1852 , Played in five first-class matches, once for a Yorkshire XI in 1845 and then on four occasions for Manchester sides. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - ,

Charles Wombwell Charles Orby Wombwell (3 April 1813 – 14 September 1898) was an English first-class cricketer. Wombwell was born at Stowlangtoft, Suffolk in April 1813, the son of Sir George Wombwell and his wife Eliza Little. He played in two first-class ...

, 1845–1848 , Played just twice in first-class cricket. , , - , J. Wood , 1848–1851 , Played in two matches for the Surrey Club. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , S. Wood , 1844–1845 , Played twice for the Gentlemen of Kent. Other than a surname and initial, no biographical details are known. , , - , Robert Wooller , 1850 , A single appearance for Sussex. , , - , John Woolley , 1845 , Played in one first-class match for the North. , , - , W. Worrall , 1848 , Played in two first-class matches for Sheffield. , , - , George Worthington , 1844 , Two matches for Oxford University. , , - , Edward Wright , 1844–1848 , Played in seven first-class matches, six for Manchester and one for Lancashire. , , - , Henry Wright , 1847–1858 , Played 43 times in first-class matches for range of mainly northern sides. , , - , Henry Wroth , 1844–1846 , A total of six first-class matches, all for Cambridge University. , , - ,

Warwick Reed Wroth Warwick Reed Wroth (1825 – 11 April 1867) was an English clergyman and a cricketer who played in two first-class cricket matches, one each for Cambridge University Cricket Club and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), both of them in 1848. He wa ...

, 1848 , Two matches, one for Cambridge University and the other for MCC. , , - ,

Arthur Wrottesley, 3rd Baron Wrottesley Arthur Wrottesley, 3rd Baron Wrottesley (17 June 1824 – 28 December 1910), was a British peer and Liberal politician. Biography Wrottesley was the son of John Wrottesley, 2nd Baron Wrottesley, President of the Royal Society, and his wife Sophi ...

, 1845 , A solitary first-class match for MCC. , , - , Halifax Wyatt , 1850–1858 , Six first-class appearances. , , - , John Wynne , 1838–1853 , Played in 12 first-class matches. , John Wynne

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. Retrieved 2019-04-14. , - , Thomas Wythe , 1839–1841 , Played in ten first-class matches, nine for MCC. , , -

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{, class="wikitable" , - ! style="width:200px", Name ! style="width: 100px", Seasons ! Comments ! Ref , - , George Edward Yonge , 1844–1853 , Played in a total of 26 first-class matches, most frequently for Oxford University. Recorded in cricketing databases as Gerald Yonge, apparently in error. , , -

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