Matt Prior

Cricketer and England wicketkeeper.

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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