Wil Parker
Appearance
Personal information | |
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Full name | Wil Parker |
Born | 29 May 2002 |
Batting | Right handed |
Bowling | Right-arm leg break |
Role | Bowler |
Relations | Geoff Parker (uncle) |
Domestic team information | |
Years | Team |
2020- | Victoria (squad no. 8) |
2020/21 | Hobart Hurricanes |
Source: Cricinfo, 27 December 2020 |
Wil Parker (born 29 May 2002)[1] is an Australian cricketer.[2][3] He made his first-class debut on 14 February 2020, for Victoria in the 2019–20 Sheffield Shield season.[4][5] He became the fourth-youngest cricketer to make their first-class debut for Victoria.[6] His uncle, Geoff Parker, also played first-class cricket for Victoria.[7]
In June 2020, Parker signed a professional contract with Victoria for the 2020–21 domestic season, opting to play cricket instead of Australian Rules Football.[8] He made his Twenty20 debut on 27 December 2020, for the Hobart Hurricanes, in the 2020–21 Big Bash League season.[9]
References
- ^ "Wil Parker". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ^ "Wil Parker". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Wil Parker dreams of meeting Shane Warne after 'special' debut". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ "19th Match, Marsh Sheffield Shield at Sydney, Feb 14-17 2020". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Cross-code showdown on the cards as Victoria select AFL gun in state cricket team". Fox Sports. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Wil Parker to debut for Victoria". Cricket Victoria. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Wil Parker named in Victoria's Sheffield Shield squad". Sunraysia Daily. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Legspinner Wil Parker opts for cricket over football with Victoria contract". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "16th Match (N), Brisbane, Dec 27 2020, Big Bash League". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 December 2020.