William Pickering (cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | William Percival Pickering |
| Born | 25 October 1819 Clapham, London, England |
| Died | 16 August 1905 (aged 85) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Left-arm medium |
| Role | Batsman |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1840–1842 | Cambridge University |
| 1841–1843 | MCC |
| 1846–1848 | Surrey |
Source: CricketArchive, 17 April 2013 | |
William Percival Pickering (25 October 1819 – 16 August 1905) was an English first-class cricketer with amateur status. He was one of the founders of Surrey County Cricket Club in 1845 and later, having emigrated to Canada, played a significant role in the beginnings of international cricket especially through his proposal to fund an English tour of North America. Pickering is recorded in 29 matches from 1840 to 1848 which are designated first-class by CricketArchive, totalling 445 runs at the low average of 9.67 with a highest score of 51 not out, holding 17 catches and taking 7 wickets.