The 1823 English cricket season was the 37th since the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Henry Bentley issued his Correct Account of all Matches, 1786–1822. Details of seven historically important eleven-a-side matches are known.
Events Henry Bentley issued his Correct Account of all Matches, 1786–1822 with supplements appearing to 1825.Bowen, p.270. 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 (MCC) v Sussex @ Lord's Cricket GroundHaygarth, p.470. 16 June – England v The Bs @ Lord's Cricket GroundHaygarth, p.473. 23 June – Sussex v Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) @ Royal New Ground, BrightonHaygarth, p.474. 7 July – Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) v Kent @ Lord's Cricket GroundHaygarth, p.476. 21 July – Gentlemen v Players @ Lord's Cricket GroundHaygarth, p.479. 28 July – Kent v Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) @ West Kent CC, ChislehurstHaygarth, p.480. 14–18 August – Hampshire v England @ Bramshill Park, HampshireHaygarth, p.484.
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