The 1828 English cricket season was the second of the roundarm era. Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) effected a modification of the Laws of Cricket in an attempted compromise re the roundarm issue.
Important matches 1828 match list
Events Following the Sussex v. England roundarm trial matches in 1827, MCC modified Rule 10 to permit the bowler's hand to be raised as high as the elbow. But, in practice, Sussex bowlers William Lillywhite and Jem Broadbridge continued to bowl at shoulder height and the umpires didn't no-ball them.
Leading batsmen Jem Broadbridge was the leading runscorer with 316 runs @ 19.75
Leading bowlers Jem Broadbridge was the leading wicket-taker with 46 wickets
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External links CricketArchive – 1828 matches list CricketArchive – 1828 other matches list