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William Henry Brann (4 April 1899 – 22 September 1953) was a South African cricketer who played in three Test matches in the 1922–23 season.

Brann was born in Port Elizabeth, where he attended Grey High School. A batsman and occasional bowler, he played in the Currie Cup for Eastern Province from 1922 to 1934. He was one of the leading South African batsmen in 1921–22, scoring 393 runs in first-class matches at an average of 56.14, including 97 and 83 not out in the victory over Western Province.

Brann was selected in the South African team for the first three Test matches against England in 1922–23. In his first match he scored 50 in the second innings, helping South Africa to victory by 168 runs.

References

1. "William Brann". CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
2. ^ "William Brann". Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
3. "Cricket". Grey High School. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
4. "First-Class Matches played by William Brann". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
5. "Eastern Province v Western Province 1921-22". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
6. "1st Test, Johannesburg, December 23 - 28, 1922, England tour of South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 May 2024.

• 1899 births
• 1953 deaths
• Cricketers from Gqeberha
• Alumni of Grey High School
• South Africa Test cricketers
• South African cricketers
• Eastern Province cricketers