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.

Arthur German
Personal information
Full name
Arthur German
Born(1905-06-28)28 June 1905
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
Died2 February 1968(1968-02-02) (aged 62)
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
BattingRight-handed
RelationsHarry German (uncle)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1923–1924Leicestershire
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

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.
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