Geoffrey Davies (cricketer)

Geoffrey Boisselier Davies (26 October 1892 26 September 1915) was an English cricketer.

Geoffrey Davies
Personal information
Full nameGeoffrey Boisselier Davies
Born(1892-10-26)26 October 1892
Poplar, London, England
Died26 September 1915(1915-09-26) (aged 22)
Hulluch, France
BattingRight-handed
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1912–1914Essex
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 54
Runs scored 1487
Batting average 18.35
100s/50s 2/-
Top score 118
Balls bowled
Wickets 141
Bowling average 20.81
5 wickets in innings 4
10 wickets in match 1
Best bowling 8/67
Catches/stumpings 43/0
Source: Cricinfo, 22 July 2013

Davies was educated at Rossall School where he played cricket for the school 1909–12, being captain in 1912. He also played for Essex in 1912. He went up to Selwyn College, Cambridge, and played for both Cambridge University and Essex in 1913 and 1914.[1] In the First World War he was commissioned in the Essex Regiment and held the rank of Captain when he was killed in France in 1915.[2]

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References

  1. "Geoffrey Davies". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  2. "Wisden – Obituaries in 1915". ESPN Cricinfo.
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