About Geoff Davies
Born 1946. Geoff Davies is an Australian cricketer.
Geoffrey Robert Davies (born 22 July 1946) is a former Australian cricketer. He played 73 first-class matches, mostly for New South Wales, between 1965/66 and 1971/72. He toured New Zealand with the Australian team in 1966-67 and 1969-70, and was once 12th man for the Australian Test team.
Davies was a middle-order batsman and leg-spin bowler. When he was chosen to tour New Zealand in 1967 The Canberra Times said he was "destined to become a permanent member of the Australian side – if he retains his promise". He played as the professional for East Lancashire in the Lancashire League in 1967 and was one of the league's leading players, scoring 695 runs at an average of 48.98 and taking 40 wickets at 15.97. He scored 112 and took 6 for 43 in the second innings in New South Wales' victory over Queensland in 1967-68. He was considered a contender for the 1968 tour of England, but was not selected.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Geoff Davies?
cricketer
When was Geoff Davies born?
Geoff Davies was born on 22 July 1946 in Randwick.
What is Geoff Davies's occupation?
Geoff Davies is a cricketer.
What nationality is Geoff Davies?
Geoff Davies is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Geoff Davies (Australian cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Geoff Davies. https://biography.guide/geoff-davies/
MLA: "Geoff Davies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/geoff-davies/.
Chicago: "Geoff Davies." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/geoff-davies/.
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