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John Shepherd
Bowler

John Shepherd is a Barbadian cricket legend who played for the Barbados cricket team from 1962 to 1972. He was born on October 12, 1943, in Barbados.

Shepherd was a right-arm fast-medium bowler who was known for his accuracy and ability to swing the ball. He played in 22 Test matches for the West Indies, taking 93 wickets at an average of 27.71, with four five-wicket hauls to his name. He also took 59 wickets in One Day International cricket.

Shepherd played a key role in the West Indies’ victory in the 1975 World Cup, taking 4 wickets in the final against Australia.

After his playing days were over, Shepherd worked as a cricket coach and mentor to young cricketers in Barbados. He was also involved in community development initiatives, using sport as a tool to create opportunities for young people in his local area.

In 2009, Shepherd was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to cricket at the highest level.

Overview Statistics

BORN
November 9, 1943
HEIGHT
BATTING STYLE
Right-Hand Bat
BOWLING STYLE
Right-Arm Seam
PLAYING ROLE
Bowler
TEST MATCHES
5
BATTING RUNS
77
BATTING AVG
9.62
BATTING HIGHEST SCORE
32
100s
50s
BOWLING WICKETS
19
BOWLING AVG
25.21
BOWLING ECONOMY
1.98
BOWLING 5W
1
BOWLING 10W
CATCHES
4