John Davies (English cricketer)

John Davies
Personal information
Full name
John Trevor Davies
Born (1932-12-26) 26 December 1932 (age 92)
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
BattingRight-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1959–1964Dorset
1957–1958Shropshire
1956–1958Cambridge University
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 8
Runs scored 94
Batting average 6.26
100s/50s –/–
Top score 29
Balls bowled –
Wickets –
Bowling average –
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling –
Catches/stumpings 4/–
Source: Cricinfo, 30 May 2011

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]

References

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