Top 5 Australian all-rounders of all time

#4 Alan Davidson

A mean left-arm quick and a lusty hitter down the order, Alan Davidson realised his potential during the 1957-58 tour to South Africa, at the beginning of a career in which he picked up 72 wickets and scored 4 centuries. He had certainly come of age, and he then continued to serve Australia with distinction for the next 5 years.

He had an injury ravaged career and this had an impact on his career, but the man never threw in the towel. In 44 Tests, Davidson scored 1328 runs with an average of 24.59, and picked up 186 wickets at an average of 20.53.

Davidson was also a handy fielder and had a rocket arm which found many batsmen short. Also, he was a safe catcher in close catching positions.