In today's world, 1952 English cricket season has become a topic of constant relevance in different areas of society. The importance of 1952 English cricket season is reflected in its impact on people's daily lives, as well as its influence on decision-making at a political, economic and social level. From its historical origin to its evolution today, 1952 English cricket season has been the object of study, debate and reflection throughout the world. In this article, different aspects related to 1952 English cricket season will be addressed, with the aim of analyzing its meaning, its implications and its relevance today.
1952 was the 53rd season of County Championship cricket in England. It was the beginning of Surrey's period of dominance as they won the first of seven successive County Championships. England defeated India 3–0 in the Test series.
England defeated India 3–0 with one match rained off in a four-match series. India had no answer to the pace of Fred Trueman and the guile of Alec Bedser, who between them took 49 Test wickets.
| 1952 English cricket season – leading batsmen by average | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Innings | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | |
| David Sheppard | 39 | 2262 | 239* | 64.62 | 10 | |
| Peter May | 47 | 2498 | 197 | 62.45 | 10 | |
| Leonard Hutton | 45 | 2567 | 189 | 61.11 | 11 | |
| Ted Lester | 42 | 1786 | 178 | 49.61 | 6 | |
| Willie Watson | 43 | 1651 | 114 | 48.55 | 3 | |
| 1952 English cricket season – leading batsmen by aggregate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Innings | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | |
| Leonard Hutton | 45 | 2567 | 189 | 61.11 | 11 | |
| Peter May | 47 | 2498 | 197 | 62.45 | 10 | |
| Don Kenyon | 60 | 2489 | 171 | 42.91 | 7 | |
| Jack Robertson | 64 | 2337 | 162 | 37.69 | 2 | |
| Bill Edrich | 63 | 2281 | 239 | 38.66 | 6 | |
| 1952 English cricket season – leading bowlers by average | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Average | |
| Fred Trueman | 1694 | 57 | 841 | 61 | 13.78 | |
| Alec Bedser | 7114 | 296 | 2530 | 154 | 16.42 | |
| Tony Lock | 6658 | 416 | 2237 | 131 | 17.07 | |
| Charles Grove | 5673 | 240 | 2022 | 118 | 17.13 | |
| Len Muncer | 5174 | 259 | 1816 | 105 | 17.29 | |
| 1952 English cricket season – leading bowlers by aggregate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Average | |
| Johnny Wardle | 11144 | 810 | 3460 | 177 | 19.54 | |
| Jack Young | 8641 | 514 | 3241 | 163 | 19.88 | |
| Alec Bedser | 7114 | 296 | 2530 | 154 | 16.42 | |
| Cliff Gladwin | 7550 | 402 | 2917 | 152 | 19.19 | |
| Roy Tattersall | 6995 | 409 | 2586 | 146 | 17.71 | |