John Bailey (New Zealand cricketer)

John Bailey was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Auckland between 1895 and 1904. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler, Bailey was a consistent performer for Auckland during his career. He was known for his solid defensive batting and occasional aggressive strokeplay. While reliable, he never achieved selection for the New Zealand national team. Details regarding his specific batting and bowling records are limited due to incomplete scorecards and record-keeping practices from the era. Further biographical details beyond his cricketing career are scarce.