1962 English cricket season

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1962 English cricket season
Cricket formats first-class, minor counties

The 1962 English cricket season was the last in which the famous old Gentlemen v Players fixture took place. This was as a result of the distinction between amateurs ("Gentlemen") and professionals ("Players") being abolished following the end of the season.

See also: History of English amateur cricket.

Honours

Test series

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England easily beat an inexperienced Pakistan side 4–0 with one match drawn.

Leading batsmen

Tom Graveney topped the averages with 2269 runs at 54.02

Leading bowlers

David Sydenham topped the averages with 115 wickets at 17.65

References

Annual reviews

External links

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