1823 English cricket season
1823 was the 37th season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club. Henry Bentley issued his Correct Account of all Matches, 1786–1822. Details of seven matches are known.
Events
- Henry Bentley issued his Correct Account of all Matches, 1786–1822 with supplements appearing to 1825.
- Earliest known reference to cricket in Herefordshire.
- The size of the wicket was increased to 27 × 8 inches.
- Seven matches were recorded in 1823:
- * 9 June – Marylebone Cricket Club v Sussex @ Lord's Cricket Ground
- * 16 June – England v The Bs @ Lord's Cricket Ground
- * 23 June – Sussex v Marylebone Cricket Club @ Royal New Ground, Brighton
- * 7 July – Marylebone Cricket Club v Kent @ Lord's Cricket Ground
- * 21 July – Gentlemen v Players @ Lord's Cricket Ground
- * 28 July – Kent v Marylebone Cricket Club @ West Kent CC, Chislehurst
- * 14–18 August – Hampshire v England @ Bramshill Park, Hampshire