Top 5 left-arm seam all-rounders of all time

#4 Alan Davidson

Davidson was one of the most economical seam bowlers of his era

Upon spending his childhood years on the farmlands of Lisarow, Alan Davidson grew up into a sturdy sportsman possessing immense fitness levels. Although he initially bowled chinaman, circumstances conspired to convert him into a lethal fast bowler. A lithe run-up and an easily repeatable bowling action enabled him to deliver numerous economical spells. Apart from his prowess with the ball, he was also a handy batsman lower down the order as well as a remarkable close-in catcher.

Since making his Test debut during the 1953 Ashes series on English soil, Davidson enjoyed a productive career spanning nearly ten years. From 44 Tests, he picked 186 wickets at a splendid average of 20.53 and strike-rate of 62.2 with 14 five-wicket hauls. The left-arm seamer's stunning economy-rate of 1.97 compares favourably with the best in the game. He also scored 1328 runs at an average of 24.59 with five half-centuries.