John Vernon Murdin (16 August 1891 – 11 April 1971) was a professional cricketer who spent his entire career at Northamptonshire. Although he was predominantly a bowler, the highlight of his 14-year playing career was his county record last wicket partnership with fellow Wollaston-born player Ben Bellamy of 148. John Murdin died in 1971 in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.