George Carter (cricketer, born 1846)


George Carter was an English cricketer active in the 1860s and 1870s, making twelve appearances in first-class cricket. Born at Warblington, Hampshire, Carter was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm fast, who played for Hampshire.

Career

Carter made his first-class debut for Hampshire against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1869, playing a further first-class match in that season in the return match between the sides at Day's Ground, Southampton. The following season he appeared in two first-class matches for the county, both against Lancashire at Old Trafford and Day's Ground. Carter next appeared in first-class cricket for Hampshire in 1876 against Derbyshire at Day's Ground, before playing in three first-class matches in the following season against the MCC, Derbyshire, and Kent. In 1878, Carter played in three final first-class matches against the same opposition from the previous season. In twelve appearances in first-class cricket, Carter scored 274 runs, averaging 11.91, with a high score of 34.
Carter's date of death is unknown.