North of England cricket team

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The North of England appeared in first-class cricket between 1836 and 1961, most often in the showcase North v South matches against the South of England, although there were also games against touring teams, MCC and others.

The inaugural North v South fixture,{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Scorecards/0/556.html |title=The Home of CricketArchive |publisher=Cricketarchive.co.uk |access-date=2013-09-03}} was held at Lord's on 11 and 12 July 1836. The North won by six wickets.

References

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External sources

  • [http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/cgi-bin/scorecard_oracle_reveals_results.cgi CricketArchive – list of fixtures]

Further reading

  • Rowland Bowen, Cricket: A History of its Growth and Development, Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1970
  • Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 2 (1827-1840), Lillywhite, 1862

Category:Former senior cricket clubs of England

Category:Northern England

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