Arthur German

English cricketer (1905–1968)

Arthur German

Personal information

Full name|

Arthur German

Born| (1905-06-28)28 June 1905
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
Died| 2 February 1968(1968-02-02) (aged 62)
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Batting| Right-handed
Relations| Harry German (uncle)
Domestic team information
Years| Team
1923–1924| Leicestershire
Career statistics
| Competition | First-class

|

Matches | 3
Runs scored | 73
Batting average | 12.16
100s/50s | –/–
Top score | 36
Balls bowled | –
Wickets | –
Bowling average | –
5 wickets in innings | –
10 wickets in match | –
Best bowling | –
Catches/stumpings | 2/–

Source: Cricinfo, 14 January 2012

Arthur German (28 June 1905 – 2 February 1968) was an English cricketer. German was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, and was educated at Repton School.

German made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Sussex at the County Ground, Hove, in the 1923 County Championship. He made two further first-class appearances for Leicestershire the following season, against Surrey at The Oval, and Essex at Aylestone Road, Leicester.[1] In his three first-class matches, he scored a total of 73 runs at an average of 12.16, with a high score of 36.[2]

He died at Aberdeen, Scotland on 2 February 1968. His uncle, Harry German, also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire.

## References

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1. ^ "First-Class Matches played by Arthur German". CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
2. ^ "First-class Batting and Fielding in Each Season by Arthur German". CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 January 2012.

## External links

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* Arthur German at ESPNcricinfo
* Arthur German at CricketArchive