James Broad (cricketer)

James Broad (9 May 1814 – 27 December 1888) was an English cricketer who played one first-class cricket match for Kent County Cricket Club in 1854. He was born and died in Cobham, Kent.

Broad made his only appearance for Kent against a United England Eleven, whose team included John Wisden. Broad was one of fifteen players on the Kent side in the match which was played at the Bat and Ball Ground in Gravesend. He is recorded as having played in 31 matches for Cobham Cricket Club between 1853 and 1864.