William James Kendle (9 April 1847 – 30 January 1920) was an English first-class cricketer. Kendle was a right-handed batsman. Kendle made his first-class debut for Hampshire against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1869. Kendle next represented the county in 1875 against Sussex. In 1878 Kendle represented Hampshire in three first-class matches, with Kendle's final appearance for the county coming against Kent. Kendle scored 66 runs at an average of 7.33, with a high score of 29. Kendle died at Woodsford, Dorset on 30 January 1920.