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Potential Diary Origin

When
1863
Where
Unknown
Part of
John Wisden publishes the first Cricketers' Almanack

The first edition may have relied on a diary by Francis Emilius Cary Elwes, though this remains unconfirmed.

Evidence from a diary written in 1863 by Francis Emilius Cary Elwes suggests a connection to the first edition. Historians note that Wisden likely saw Elwes' work, but no definitive conclusion on the extent of this influence can be reached.

Sources

  1. John Wisden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
  2. Wisden Cricketers' Almanack Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04

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