Wil Parker

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]

Not to be confused with Will Parker.

Wil Parker
Personal information
Full nameWil Parker
Born (2002-05-29) 29 May 2002
BattingRight handed
BowlingRight-arm leg break
RoleBowler
RelationsGeoff Parker (uncle)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2020-Victoria (squad no. 8)
2020/21Hobart Hurricanes
Source: Cricinfo, 27 December 2020

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
  1. "Wil Parker". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  2. "Wil Parker". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  3. "Wil Parker dreams of meeting Shane Warne after 'special' debut". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  4. "19th Match, Marsh Sheffield Shield at Sydney, Feb 14-17 2020". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  5. "Cross-code showdown on the cards as Victoria select AFL gun in state cricket team". Fox Sports. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  6. "Wil Parker to debut for Victoria". Cricket Victoria. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  7. "Wil Parker named in Victoria's Sheffield Shield squad". Sunraysia Daily. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  8. "Legspinner Wil Parker opts for cricket over football with Victoria contract". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  9. "16th Match (N), Brisbane, Dec 27 2020, Big Bash League". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
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