James Riley (11 December 1860 – 8 November 1937) was an English cricketer. Riley was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Riley made two first-class appearances for Nottinghamshire in 1898 against Derbyshire at Trent Bridge in the County Championship and against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's. These two matches saw him score a total of 3 runs and bowled a total of 23 wicketless overs. He died at Derby, Derbyshire on 8 November 1937. References External links James Riley at ESPNcricinfo James Riley at CricketArchive 1860 births 1937 deaths People from Kirkby-in-Ashfield Cricketers from Nottinghamshire English cricketers Nottinghamshire cricketers