Henry Pickett (26 March 1862 – 3 October 1907) was an English cricketer who represented Essex for 17 years although only the last four were at first-class level.

[2] These are the best innings figures recorded by an Essex bowler,[3] the fourth best in the County Championship,[4] and the ninth best in first-class cricket.

[5] Born in Stratford, Pickett first played for Essex in 1881 but it would be 13 years before the county was awarded first-class status.

In the intervening period he did make several first-class appearances for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the first in 1884 against Sussex.

[6] He played in Essex's first ever first-class match in 1894 but struggled in that first season taking 11 wickets at an average of 31.09.