| Charles Aldridge | |
| Fullname: | Charles William Aldridge |
| Birth Date: | 12 May 1947 |
| Birth Place: | Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand |
| Batting: | Left-handed |
| Bowling: | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Club1: | Canterbury |
| Year1: | 1973/74 |
| Club2: | Northern Districts |
| Club3: | Bay of Plenty |
| Date: | 13 October |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Source: | http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/36224.html Cricinfo |
Charles William Aldridge (born 12 May 1947), known as Bill Aldridge, is a New Zealand former cricketer. He played in four first-class matches for Canterbury during the 1973–74 season,[1] and in three List A matches for Northern Districts, two in 1977–78 and one in 1978–79. He also played Hawke Cup cricket for Bay of Plenty.[2]
Aldridge was born at Balclutha in Otago in 1947 and educated at Christchurch Boys' High School.[3] Described as a "strong and lively" bowler,[4] he made his representative debut for Canterbury against Northern Districts in December 1973, taking six wickets in the match.[2]
Professionally Aldridge worked in the retail industry. His son, Graeme Aldridge, played professional cricket for Northern Districts and made three appearances in one-day cricket for the New Zealand national side.[3]