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.
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.