This is a list of cricketers who playedfirst-class cricket in England in matches between the1861 and1870 English cricket seasons. The sport ofcricket had acquired most of its modern features by this time, andoverarm bowling was established as a valid way to deliver the ball beginning in the 1864 season.[1]
The players included are those known to have played in matches which were given retrospective first-class status between 1861 and 1870, inclusive.[A]