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The 1978 English cricket season was the 79th in which the County Championship had been an official competition. There were growing concerns about the impact of World Series Cricket (WSC). On the domestic front, Kent won the County Championship despite Alan Knott and Derek Underwood having joined WSC. England defeated New Zealand 3–0 and Pakistan 2–0.
See main article: New Zealand cricket team in England in 1978.
See main article: Pakistani cricket team in England in 1978.
See main article: article and 1978 County Championship.
See main article: article and 1978 Gillette Cup.
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See main article: article and 1978 John Player League.