About George Picknell
Lived 1813 – 1863 (aged 49). George Picknell was a British cricketer.
George Picknell (29 November 1813 – 26 February 1863) was an English cricketer active from 1835 to 1854 who played for Sussex. He was born and died in Chalvington, Sussex. He is known to have appeared in 81 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm fast with a roundarm action. Although records of his time in cricket are incomplete, he accounted for 1,661 runs, with a highest score of 79, and 68 wickets with a best performance of six wickets in one innings. Picknell took part in the 1845 Gentlemen v Players match, as a professional representing the Players.
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Who was George Picknell?
English cricketer (1813-1863)
When was George Picknell born?
George Picknell was born on 29 November 1813.
When did George Picknell die?
George Picknell died on 26 February 1863.
What was George Picknell's occupation?
George Picknell was a cricketer.
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George Picknell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Picknell. https://biography.guide/george-picknell/
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