John Davies (English cricketer) explained

Country:England
Fullname:John Trevor Davies
Birth Date:26 December 1932
Birth Place:Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Batting:Right-handed
Club1:Dorset
Year1:1959–1964
Club2:Shropshire
Year2:1957–1958
Club3:Cambridge University
Year3:1956–1958
Columns:1
Column1:First-class
Matches1:8
Runs1:94
Bat Avg1:6.26
100S/50S1:–/–
Top Score1:29
Deliveries1:
Wickets1:
Bowl Avg1:
Fivefor1:
Tenfor1:
Best Bowling1:
Catches/Stumpings1:4/–
Date:30 May
Year:2011
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/12069.html Cricinfo

John Trevor Davies (born 26 December 1932) is a former English cricketer. Davies was a right-handed batsman. He was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and educated at the Priory Grammar School, Shrewsbury and Cambridge University.[1]

Davies made his first-class debut for Cambridge University against Surrey in 1957. He made 7 further first-class appearances for the University, the last coming against Middlesex in 1958.[2] In his 8 first-class matches, he took 94 runs at an average of 6.26, with a highest score of 29.[3] His highest score came against Worcestershire in 1957.[4] His score was 6 more than his next highest, 23 scored against the touring West Indians in 1957.[5] As a fielder, Davies took 4 catches.[3]

He also played Minor Counties Championship cricket for Shropshire from 1957 to 1958, and for Dorset from 1959 to 1964, making a combined total of 50 appearances in Minor counties cricket.[6] [1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Percival, Tony. Shropshire Cricketers 1844-1998. 1999. A.C.S. Publications, Nottingham. 33. 1-902171-17-9.
  2. Web site: First-Class Matches played by John Davies. CricketArchive. 30 May 2011.
  3. Web site: First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by John Davies. CricketArchive. 30 May 2011.
  4. Web site: Cambridge University v Worcestershire, 1957. CricketArchive. 30 May 2011.
  5. Web site: Cambridge University v West Indians, 1957. CricketArchive. 30 May 2011.
  6. Web site: Minor Counties Championship Matches played by John Davies. CricketArchive. 30 May 2011.