1840 English cricket season
1840 was the 54th season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). William Lillywhite regained his place as leading wicket taker.
Important matches
Events
Leading batsmen
C Hawkins was the leading runscorer with 274 @ 14.42 Other leading batsmen were: J Guy, F Pilch, T Box, CG Taylor, FP Fenner, J Cobbett, S Redgate
Leading bowlers
William Lillywhite was the leading wicket-taker with 83 Other leading bowlers were: J Cobbett, S Redgate, WR Hillyer, A Mynn, J Dean, W Clarke, JH Kirwan, CG Taylor
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References
Annual reviews
- Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 2 (1827–1840), Lillywhite, 1862
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