The following article is an extract from our 2006 publication “Cricket in Black and White: 110 Not Out: The history of the Western Suburbs District Cricket Club”.

At some time between the Australian tour to England in 1956, and the 1957-58 tour to South Africa, Alan Davidson completed his transition from a promising young talent to a dominant, world- class all-rounder. While his phenomenal athleticism and co-ordination were never in doubt, Davidson's early Test appearances, in a struggling team, had been tentative - his first nine Tests yielded only 16 wickets. On his return from England, Davidson sat down to discuss his cricket with Richie Benaud:

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