Charles Ridding

Charles Henry Ridding (26 November 1825 – 13 March 1905) was an English first-class cricketer and clergyman.

The son of The Reverend Charles Ridding, he was born at Winchester in November 1825. He was educated there at Winchester College, where he played for the college cricket team. While studying at Oxford, Ridding played first-class cricket for Oxford University Cricket Club, making his debut against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Oxford in 1845, and playing in The University Match against Cambridge University in his debut season. He played for Oxford until 1849, making twelve first-class appearances and captaining the university in his final year. He was remembered by Wisden as a "splendid wicket-keeper and long-stop, never using pads or gloves. He was, in addition, a good steady batsman." His brother's, William and Arthur, both played first-class cricket and held ecclesiastical positions; a third brother, George, was a bishop and prominent educator.