1773 English cricket season

In the 1773 English cricket season, there was a downturn in the fortunes of the Hambledon Club as their Hampshire team lost every match they are known to have played, and some of their defeats were heavy. Their poor results owed much to star bowler Thomas Brett having been injured. Three other county teams were active: Kent, Middlesex and Surrey. England teams took part in five matches, all against Hampshire, and won all five. A total of fourteen historically important matches are in the records.