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Power and poise: Alex Davies batting for Lancashire last season
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Alex Davies is talking about batting for Lancashire, something he loves to do. Suddenly a quiet smile breaks across a face which more usually wears the expressions of resolve and satisfaction characteristic of the dedicated professional sportsman.
“I know what your next question’s going to be,” he says and prepares himself for an enquiry regarding ...