| Full name: | William Edward Merritt |
| Born: | 18th August 1908, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Died: | 9th June 1977, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Batting: | Right-hand batter |
| Bowling: | Leg-break and googly |
| Other Sports: | Played Rugby Union for Canterbury (NZ), and Rugby League for Wigan and Halifax |
| Education: | Christchurch High School |
| Teams: | New Zealand (Test: 1929/30-1931);
Canterbury (Main FC: 1926/27-1935/36);
Northamptonshire (Main FC: 1938-1946);
All teams |
| Northamptonshire cap: 1939 |
| Lists of matches and more detailed statistics |