Murray Parker

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Murray Parker
Personal information
Full nameNorman Murray Parker
Born (1948-08-28) 28 August 1948 (age 73)
Dannevirke, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 137)30 October 1976 v Pakistan
Last Test18 November 1976 v India
Only ODI (cap 24)16 October 1976 v Pakistan
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1967/68–1969/70Otago
1973/74–1978/79Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI FC LA
Matches 3 1 52 10
Runs scored 89 0 2,102 94
Batting average 14.83 0.00 25.02 11.75
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 1/8 0/0
Top score 40 0 135 33
Catches/stumpings 2/– 1/– 45/– 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 11 April 2017

Norman Murray Parker (born 28 August 1948) is a former New Zealand cricketer who played in three Test matches and one One Day International during 1976.

His highest first-class cricket score was 135 in his first game for Canterbury in 1973–74, in a team total of 225.[1]

Beyond cricket[]

His brother John also played for New Zealand and was in the team with Murray for his four international matches. His son Mark was also a promising cricketer, but his professional career was cut short when he was killed in the 2002 Bali bombings.

Murray was a Science and Physical Education teacher at Timaru Boys' High School between 1971 and 2013.

References[]

  1. ^ Wellington v Canterbury 1973-74

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