John Parker (West Indian cricketer)

John Parker was a West Indian cricketer who played first-class cricket primarily in the 1950s. A right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm medium-pace bowler, Parker’s career spanned from 1953 to 1958. He played most of his matches for Barbados, and also represented Trinidad and Tobago in a few instances. Details of his batting style suggest a cautious approach, focused on building an innings rather than aggressive strokeplay. He was not a prolific run-scorer, but contributed consistently to the Barbados batting lineup during his playing years. Specific statistics, such as batting averages and bowling figures, may vary slightly depending on the source due to inconsistent record-keeping practices of the era. Historical records show that he was considered a useful, if not spectacular, player during his active period. More detailed biographical information about Parker, beyond his cricketing statistics and team affiliations, is relatively scarce.