Herbert Linnell

Herbert James Linnell (7 March 1909 – 8 February 1968) was an English first-class cricketer and educator.

Linnell was born at Paddington in March 1909. He was educated at St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate before going up to Trinity College, Oxford.[1] While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against Middlesex at Oxford in 1929. He next played for Oxford in 1932, making three appearances, including against the touring Indians.[2] Playing as a right-arm fast bowler, he took 8 wickets at an average of 38.75 and best figures of 4 for 57.[3]

After graduating from Oxford, he became a schoolteacher. He taught at Repton School during the 1930s.[4][5] He served as a lieutenant with the Sherwood Foresters during the Second World War.[6] Linnell died in hospital at Canterbury in February 1968.[7]