Kenneth Harding (sportsman)

Kenneth Harding (12 February 1892 – 30 November 1977) was an English cricketer. Harding was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Greenwich, London, and was educated at St Edward's School, Oxford.

Kenneth Harding
Personal information
Full name
Kenneth Harding
Born(1892-02-12)12 February 1892
Greenwich, London, England
Died30 November 1977(1977-11-30) (aged 85)
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
BattingRight-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1928Sussex
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 3
Runs scored 91
Batting average 18.20
100s/50s –/1
Top score 55*
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 22 June 2012

Harding fought in World War I, during which part of his right hand was blown off. However this did not greatly restrict his ability to play cricket,[1] with him later making three first-class appearances for Sussex in 1928 County Championship, against Yorkshire, Hampshire and Essex.[2] He scored 91 runs in his three matches, at an average of 18.20, with a high score of 55 not out,[3] which he made against Essex.[4]

Outside of cricket he played rugby union for Blackheath F.C., and was at one point considered for England selection.[1] He died at Eastbourne, Sussex, on 30 November 1977.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Player profile: Kenneth Harding". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
  2. ^ "First-Class Matches played by Kenneth Harding". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
  3. ^ "First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by Kenneth Harding". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
  4. ^ "Essex v Sussex, 1928 County Championship". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 June 2012.

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