1862 English cricket season

1862 was the 76th season of cricket in England since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club. The overarm bowling issue came to a head in a controversial match at The Oval.

Important matches

26 August. Surrey v. England at The Oval. Edgar Willsher of England was no-balled six times in succession by John Lillywhite for bowling with his hand above the shoulder. For some years previously, Willsher and others had bowled in this way and the incident at The Oval put the issue into context. The drama was exaggerated when Willsher and England's other eight professionals walked off the field. Play continued next day but with a replacement umpire.

Thomas Hayward was the leading runscorer with 661 @ 31.47

George Tarrant was the leading wicket-taker with 96 @ 10.07