William Brann (cricketer)

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.^[1][2]

Brann was born in Port Elizabeth, where he attended Grey High School.^[3] A batsman and occasional bowler, he played in the Currie Cup for Eastern Province from 1922 to 1934.^[4] 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.^[5]

Brann was selected in the South African team for the first three Test matches against England in 1922–23.^[2] In his first match he scored 50 in the second innings, helping South Africa to victory by 168 runs.^[6]