Alan Hurd (7 September 1937 – 11 April 2016) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Essex.

Hurd was educated at Chigwell School and Clare College, Cambridge. An off-spin bowler, he played for Cambridge University and Essex from 1958 to 1960. His best innings and match figures came in his first match for Essex, when he took 6 for 15 and 4 for 62 in a victory over Kent.

After his first-class cricket career he taught English at Sevenoaks School. He also coached the school cricket team. He retired as Head of English and Senior Master in January 1997.

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