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The 1982 English cricket season was the 83rd in which the County Championship had been an official competition. India and Pakistan toured but both were defeated by England in their Test series. Middlesex won the County Championship.
See main article: Indian cricket team in England in 1982.
See main article: Pakistani cricket team in England in 1982. In May–July the Indian cricket team in England in 1982 played 3 Tests and 2 ODIs. Pakistan played a similar itinerary from June to September.
The Zimbabwe team made its inaugural tour of England in 1982 and played two first-class matches, both of which were drawn.
See main article: 1982 County Championship.
See main article: 1982 NatWest Trophy.
See main article: 1982 John Player League.