Alan Davidson (cricketer, born 1929)

Alan Keith Davidson, (14 June 1929 – 30 October 2021) was an Australian cricketer. He was born in Lisarow, New South Wales. From 1953 until 1963, he played for the Australian national team. From 1949 until 1963, Davidson played for New South Wales cricket team.

Alan Davidson
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Davidson in 2014
Personal information
Full nameAlan Keith Davidson
Born(1929-06-14)14 June 1929
Lisarow, New South Wales, Australia
Died30 October 2021(2021-10-30) (aged 92)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
NicknameThe Claw
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingLeft-arm fast-medium
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 195)11 June 1953 v England
Last Test20 February 1963 v England
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1949/50–1962/63New South Wales
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 44 193
Runs scored 1,328 6,804
Batting average 24.59 32.86
100s/50s 0/5 9/36
Top score 80 129
Balls bowled 11,587 37,704
Wickets 186 672
Bowling average 20.53 20.90
5 wickets in innings 14 33
10 wickets in match 2 2
Best bowling 7/93 7/31
Catches/stumpings 42/– 168/–
Source: Cricinfo, 26 December 2008

Davidson died on 30 October 2021, aged 92.[1]

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