John Henry Childs (born 15 August 1951, in Lipson, Plymouth, Devon) is a former English cricketer who played in two Tests for England in 1988.[1] At the age of 36 years 320 days, Childs became the oldest player since Dick Howorth in 1947 to make his England debut.[2] He was a left-arm spin bowler, and played his domestic cricket for Gloucestershire and Essex.