Matt Prior
Cricketer and England wicketkeeper.
Born
February 26th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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An accomplished cricketer with a significant career, specializing as a wicketkeeper-batsman. Represented England in Test and Limited Overs formats, contributing to several series victories and tournaments. Played a crucial role in the 2013 Ashes series, helping England secure a 3-0 victory over Australia. At the domestic level, represented Sussex and later played for Durham, showcasing strong performances in county cricket.
Participated in the 2013 Ashes series
Scored over 4000 Test runs for England
Achieved notable success as a wicketkeeper
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