William Cookson (cricketer)

William Whicher Cookson (29 August 1862 – 23 December 1922) was an Indian-born English cricketer who played for Somerset. He was born in Mussoorie and died in Winscombe. He was educated at Clifton College[1] and RMA Woolwich.Cookson made a single first-class appearance for the side, during the 1882 season, against Marylebone Cricket Club. Batting as a tailender, he scored eight runs in the only innings in which he batted during the match.

William Cookson
Personal information
Full name
William Whicher Cookson
Born(1862-08-29)29 August 1862
Mussoorie, India
Died23 December 1922(1922-12-23) (aged 60)
Winscombe, Somerset, England
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1882Somerset
Career statistics
CompetitionFC
Matches1
Runs scored8
Batting average8.00
100s/50s0/0
Top score8
Catches/stumpings0/–
Source: CricketArchive, 22 December 2015

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