Alan Davidson (cricketer, born 1929)

Alan Keith Davidson, AM MBE (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
AM MBE

Davidson in 2014
Personal information
Full name	Alan Keith Davidson
Born	(1929-06-14)14 June 1929 Lisarow, New South Wales, Australia
Died	30 October 2021(2021-10-30) (aged 92) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nickname	The Claw
Batting	Left-handed
Bowling	Left-arm fast-medium
Role	All-rounder
International information
National side	Australia (1953–1963)
Test debut (cap 195)	11 June 1953 v England
Last Test	20 February 1963 v England
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1949/50–1962/63	New 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.