Career
He is notable for his involvement in first-class cricket through his connections with the Kent county team In 1774, he sat on a committee of gentry that laid down the first known laws of cricket. He was a noted amateur player during the 1760s and until 1773.
Davis was mainly active as a player before cricket"s statistical record began in 1772.
In the 1773 season, he has been recorded in two first-class matches playing for Kent against Surrey. He scored 23 and 4 in the first match at Laleham Burway.
And 4 and 0 in the return game at Bishopsbourne Paddock. He took 2 catches in the latter match.