Mark Davis (cricketer)

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Mark Davis was a professional cricket player, representing both Somerset County Cricket Club and England "A". He was a left arm fast-medium bowler and left handed batsmen. Davis was born in Kilve on February 26, 1962. His ability was brought to the attention of Somerset after winning a competition in a local newspaper. Before making his full debut for Somerset he represented Wiltshire, a minor county side. He made his debut in 1982 at the age of 20 and had a career that spanned 5 years in first class cricket and 7 years in List A cricket. During that time he took 149 first class wickets at an average of 35.62 and a best performance of 7 for 55. He averaged 14.60 with the bat with a solitary first class fifty, 60 not out.

After retiring in 1989 he became a builder for a short period before training to become a cricket coach. In 1996 he joined Millfield School and has remained as the head coach there working alongside Richard Ellison. Recently he has joined the cricket commentary team on BBC Radio Bristol and works as the on-air analyst.