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John Davidson (cricketer, born 1804)

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John Davidson
Cricket information
RoleOccasional wicketkeeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1830–1835Marylebone Cricket Club
1828Hampshire
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 6
Runs scored 63
Batting average 7.00
100s/50s –/–
Top score 18
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings –/4
Source: Cricinfo, 15 February 2010

John Davidson (born 1804 in Edinburgh; died 28 April 1898 at Eastbourne, Sussex) was an amateur Scottish first-class cricketer who played occasionally as a wicketkeeper. He made his first-class debut for Hampshire in a single match in 1828 against an All-England team.

In 1830 Davidson made his debut for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against Middlesex. From 1830 to 1835 Davidson played in four first-class matches for the club, with his final match for the club coming against Sussex.

Davidson played his final first-class match in 1845 for Petworth Cricket Club when they played Hampshire.

Davidson died at Eastbourne, Sussex on 28 April 1898.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Obituaries in 1898". Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. 24 November 2005.
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