William Percival Pickering (25 October 1819 – 16 August 1905) was an English first-class cricketer with amateur status.
Pickering is recorded in 29 matches from 1840 to 1848 which are designated first-class by CricketArchive, totalling 445 runs at the low average of 9.67 with a highest score of 51 not out, holding 17 catches and taking 7 wickets.
[1] Born in Clapham, London, Pickering was the youngest son of Edward Rowland Pickering of Clapham and was educated at Eton College where, according to his obituary in The Times, "he is believed to be one of the youngest cricketers who ever took part in the great public school matches at Lord's between Eton, Harrow and Winchester".
[5] After 1848, Pickering's playing career diminished and he made only two recorded appearances, both in minor matches for I Zingari, from 1849 to 1851.
As a result, George Parr led the first English touring team to North America in September and October that year, the twelve players receiving £50 each plus expenses from the Montreal Club.