Jesse Daniel Ryder (b. 6 August, 1984) in Masterton is a New Zealand cricketer. A left-handed middle-order batsman and right-arm medium bowler. He has represented New Zealand in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2002 and Central Districts at both first-class and List A level. He currently plays for Wellington and has recently been selected for the New Zealand national team.
In late May 2007 announced that he was considering changing his allegiance to England due to his frustration at not getting full international honours for New Zealand. Later that month, Ryder backtracked on his earlier comments and currently remains dedicated to one day playing cricket for New Zealand.
Since both of Ryder's grandfathers were English and his father was originally from England, he would in fact qualify as a non-overseas player in the English County Championship.
