About William Pickett
Lived 1805 – 1849 (aged 43–44). William Pickett was a British cricketer.
William Pickett (1805 – 7 December 1849) was an English cricketer. Pickett's batting style is unknown. He was born at Streatham, Surrey.
Pickett made his first-class debut for Sussex against Kent in 1828. He made sixteen further first-class appearances for Sussex, the last of which came against England in 1838. In his total of seventeen first-class matches, Pickett was not noted for his success with the bat, scoring just 132 runs at an average of 4.62, with a high score of 31.
He died at Brighton, Sussex on 7 December 1849.
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Who was William Pickett?
cricketer (1805-1849)
When was William Pickett born?
William Pickett was born in 1805 in Streatham.
When did William Pickett die?
William Pickett died on 7 December 1849 in Brighton.
What was William Pickett's occupation?
William Pickett was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Pickett?
William Pickett was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Pickett (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Pickett. https://biography.guide/william-pickett/
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