About David Allan
Born 1937. David Allan is a cricketer.
David Walter Allan (born 5 November 1937) is a former West Indian cricketer who played in five Tests from 1962 to 1966. He was wicket-keeper in all five Tests.
Born in Hastings, Christ Church, Barbados, Allan played first-class cricket for Barbados from 1955–56 to 1965–66, and toured England with the West Indies teams in 1963 and 1966. He played two Tests against India in 1961–62, one against Australia in 1964–65, and two against England in 1966.
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Who is David Allan?
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When was David Allan born?
David Allan was born on 5 November 1937 in Christ Church, Barbados, Hastings, Barbados.
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David Allan is a cricketer.
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David Allan's recorded nationality: Barbados.
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· DBpedia: David Allan (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Allan. https://biography.guide/david-allan-cricketer/
MLA: "David Allan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-allan-cricketer/.
Chicago: "David Allan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-allan-cricketer/.
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