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Matt Prior
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Andrew Hughes /
16 November 2010 /
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"Good enough to bat in the top six and will be expected to contribute at least one century during the series..."
The England keeper has improved massively in terms of his glovework and could also add priceless runs in the lower middle-order....
Matt Prior
Nickname: The Cheese
Wicketkeeper
Tests: 35
Batting Average: 42.13
Ashes Experience: Played in the 2009 Series
Ashes Batting Average: 32.62
Ashes Runs: 261
Ashes Role:
Good enough to bat in the top six and will be expected to contribute at least one century during the series, as well as digging his team out of a hole when required. Most importantly, he needs to maintain his recent high standard with the gloves.
Likes: Having a friendly chat with opposing batsmen
Dislikes: Jellybeans and Allen Stanford
Trivia: Was once described as an 'uneducated, skinhead buffoon' by a cricket journalist.
Odds to be top England batsman: [28.0]
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