
Heath Davis in 1994. Photo: John Gichigi /Allsport
Davis played five tests and 11 ODIs for the Black Caps and had a lengthy first class career in domestic cricket as a fiery pace bowler.
Speaking to the Spinoff and Dominion Post, Davis described a "lonely" experience in the game, leaving his teammates on nights out.
Davis said moving clubs from Wellington to Auckland provided a freer experience.
"Everyone in Auckland knew I was gay, in the team, but it didn't seem to be that big an issue," he said.
"If you're sharing a room with them or something, (maybe not). On the field it was all good."
Davis, now 50, now lives in Brisbane.
He is one of a very few international cricketers to share their non-heterosexuality, following English wicketkeeper Steven Davies in 2011.