Herbert James Linnell (7 March 1909 – 8 February 1968) was an English first-class cricketer and educator. Linnell was born at Paddington in March 1909. He was educated at St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate before going up to Trinity College, Oxford. While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against Middlesex at Oxford in 1929. He next played for Oxford in 1932, making three appearances, including against the touring Indians. Playing as a right-arm fast bowler, he took 8 wickets at an average of 38.75 and best figures of 4 for 57.