William Hanson (cricketer)

William Thomas Daniel Hanson (born 21 April 1982) is an English cricketer. Hanson is a right-handed batsman who fields as a wicket-keeper. He was born in Leicester, Leicestershire.

While studying for his degree at Durham University, Hanson made his first-class debut for Durham UCCE against Nottinghamshire in 2003. He made two further first-class appearance in 2003, against Durham and Lancashire. In his three first-class matches, he scored 13 runs at an average of 6.50, with a high score of 9 not out. Behind the stumps he took 5 catches and made a single stumping.

In 2006, he made his debut for Devon in the 2006 MCCA Knockout Trophy against Wales Minor Counties. The following year he made a further appearance for Devon in that competition against Berkshire, which was his final appearance for Devon.

He is currently a sports and cricket coach at St Paul's School, London.