Thomas Quiddington


Thomas Quiddington was an English cricketer of the mid-18th century who played for Surrey [county cricket team (pre-1846)|Surrey].

Career

Quiddington was a member of the famous Chertsey Cricket Club. His name has the alternative spelling of Quiddenden. He was primarily a bowler but his pace and style are unknown. He was a long stop fielder and described as a "steady batter".
Quiddington's career probably began in the aftermath of the Seven Years' War and he was certainly active between the 1769 [English cricket season|1769] and 1784 English [cricket season|1784 seasons]. He is first recorded playing for Caterham v Hambledon at Guildford Bason on 31 July and 1 August 1769, a game that Hambledon won by 4 wickets.
His last recorded appearance was for Chertsey v Coulsdon in June 1784.