William Durling

William Durling (c.1725–?) was an English cricketer of the mid-Georgian period. A specialist batsman, he was a top-class player who made numerous appearances in historically important matches, both eleven-a-side and single wicket. Although he is believed to have come from Kent, he was mainly associated with Addington and Surrey, and was mentioned in match reports from 1748 to 1761. He also played for England, and was often a given man to help weaker teams. Durling was a shoemaker by trade. Little is known of his life outside cricket, and he is not mentioned in sources after his last known match in 1761.