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Posted: 30 July 2011 at 4:31am

His batting was never a problem really, always thought he had it in him but his keeper has definitely come on good. His next step, gotta learn to be able to bat in the shorter format. He has never convinced me in ODI's as yet. Still though, who cares, if I get to play at least one version of international cricket and do it very well, i'd take that anyday!!]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:31:34 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=216358#216358 Matt Prior : Tis interesting reading through... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=216330#216330 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 28 July 2011 at 8:08am

Tis interesting reading through this thread. Max's concerns about Prior's inconsistency were valid in 2007 , but recent fine performances with both bat and gloves shows just how much he's come on. In 2007 he was way down the list of wicketkeeper/batsman - now I believe he's the finest. It shows just what with hard work one can achieve.

Edited by Sledger - 28 July 2011 at 8:09am]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:08:26 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=216330#216330 Matt Prior : Lisa , Clobber's comments... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=213225#213225 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 01 March 2011 at 6:16am

Lisa , Clobber's comments that you've quoted are from December 2007 - they're hardly relevant now !]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:16:07 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=213225#213225 Matt Prior : Originally posted by ClobberI... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=213219#213219 Author: Lisa Diane
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Posted: 01 March 2011 at 12:45am

Originally posted by Clobber

I think it will take more than a couple of innings to restore his reputation - after all his dismissal in the first innings of the First Test suggests that some of his bad old habits with the bat aren't all that far away, but it frequently the case that if batting well his keeping will also come up a few notches too - the same was true of Geraint Jones (remember that blinding catch at Leeds the same day he made his maiden Test hundred?)

I also think so.]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:45:12 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=213219#213219 Matt Prior : jeez the Poms have got problems... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=185645#185645 Author: BruceDidgeridoo
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Posted: 21 August 2008 at 12:06pm

jeez the Poms have got problems behind the wicket

Ambrose was absolute trash in the Tests against SA, another of those Aussie rejects who crops up in the poms side

give Prior a shot or Foster, Foster might not be able to get any runs but at least he can keep unlike Ambrose who's garbo in both areas

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:06:02 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=185645#185645 Matt Prior : I'm just desperate for him... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=183247#183247 Author: TCA123
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Posted: 05 July 2008 at 3:36pm

I'm just desperate for him to be back in the side because I feel he hasn't been given the long stint in the team which could see him cement that keeping position.

]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:36:58 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=183247#183247 Matt Prior : Next week's test is a big... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=183027#183027 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 03 July 2008 at 6:58am

Next week's test is a big one for Ambrose. Firstly , he'sgot to tighten up behind the stumps and then he's got to make some sortof contribution with the bat. England's record at Lords is prettywoeful , so if it goes true to form he'll get a real opportunity toright his batting woes.
He'd better not drop Kallis on nought either!
]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:58:30 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=183027#183027 Matt Prior : Definately Sledger. Times were... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=182985#182985 Author: TCA123
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Posted: 02 July 2008 at 6:49pm

Definately Sledger. Times were changing, now they have actually changed. A sucessful test side now requries a wicket keeper capable of scoring runs. For me, a long term investment in prior has to be looked at. I just look at some players and see the international in them - Prior is one of them.

By no means is he perfect, nowhere near. But how can he be overlooked for either Ambrose or Mustard!?

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:49:54 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=182985#182985 Matt Prior : Ambrose is being found out when... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=182898#182898 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 01 July 2008 at 10:04am

Ambrose is being found out when batting. His one scoring shot is thecut - stop that and the runs dry up. I was happy to see the backof Prior , but it's vital that the keeper contributes down theorder. One thing's clear , Boucher will make some telling runs atsome stage during this test series - so must England's gloveman.]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:04:30 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=182898#182898 Matt Prior : In my opinion, it's very... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=182880#182880 Author: spin wizard
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Posted: 01 July 2008 at 12:38am

In my opinion, it's very important to have your best KEEPER in your test side. One drop catch can cost you the match! I haven't seen all the english keeper so I can't comment on them although from what I've seen, I think Prior looks the best with the bat.]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:38:21 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=182880#182880 Matt Prior : I agree,of what I've seen... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=182851#182851 Author: bladescape
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Posted: 30 June 2008 at 5:33am

I agree,of what I've seen of Matt Prior he is better than Ambrose so why is he not in the team?
Although Mustard could probably take the ODI gloves I think Prior should have the test gloves!]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:33:37 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=182851#182851 Matt Prior : I personally am tired of this... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=182819#182819 Author: TCA123
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Posted: 29 June 2008 at 1:08pm

I personally am tired of this constant dismissal of Prior's keeping ability. Now don't get me wrong, it is clear he isn't the best wicketkeeper available. But he is in my view the best balance. He offers a player down at 5/6/7/8 wherever you stick him who can score a century. He looks the part.

Yes he's dropped catches. But so has Ambrose, so did Jones and Read and probably so will Mustard. Notably all but Jones failed to actually suceed with the bat at international level. Bring him back in for gods sake!

Edited by TCA123 - 29 June 2008 at 1:09pm]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:08:01 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=182819#182819 Matt Prior : I wouldn't say it is the... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=176315#176315 Author: Clobber
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Posted: 14 February 2008 at 4:50pm

I wouldn't say it is the end as, among other things, I still can't see Mustard in the Test side, Ambrose remains untested and Foster has hardly scored a run for the Lions over in India]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:50:51 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=176315#176315 Matt Prior : I was meaning to post back on... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=176313#176313 Author: Max Power
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Posted: 14 February 2008 at 4:44pm

I was meaning to post back on this thread a while ago when the squads were announced.

Does the fact that Prior has been left out of the NZ touring squad spell the end of his international career? Surely with 2 other keepers now in the limelight he is going to have to do something phenomenal in the county scene to get a recall.
]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:44:29 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=176313#176313 Matt Prior : that's excellent analysis,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168760#168760 Author: bondy
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Posted: 23 December 2007 at 8:33am

that's excellent analysis, maybe England ought to spend time with him working at his strategy toward batting.]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:33:45 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168760#168760 Matt Prior : I am starting to reach the conclusion... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168658#168658 Author: Clobber
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Posted: 22 December 2007 at 10:30am

I am starting to reach the conclusion that Prior bats his best when he is absolutely certain of what is required of him. We've seen it in Sri Lanka where he knew he had to defend and did so staunchly, and against the West Indies where he invariably batted with runs already on the board freeing him to play his shots.

It's when he has to play a "proper" innings that he seems to flounder, unsure which approach he should take.
]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168658#168658 Matt Prior : Agreed Max , Prior must go... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168540#168540 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 21 December 2007 at 7:03am

Agreed Max , Prior must go to New Zealand. That he's dropped eight off Sidebottom suggests it's a technical failing , something accentuated by a left arm swing bowler.
I'm no fundi on keeping , but I've heard plenty ofcomments that his feet don't move naturally towards the ball , but I'dhave thought that Moores would've spotted that and been working himvery hard.
If he has a poor tour then the keepingproblems revert to square one and we'll have the press clamouring forall the usual suspects. I hope he comes through as I see himmoving up to number 6 and Freddie dropping to 7 by next summer. The South African tour will be tough and if England are to win he'llhave to cut down on the costly drops (so will the others too!)

Edited by Sledger - 21 December 2007 at 7:04am]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:03:45 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168540#168540 Matt Prior : Well the TMS crew are split. Half... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168459#168459 Author: Max Power
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Posted: 20 December 2007 at 2:51pm

Well the TMS crew are split. Half of them feel he has had long enough to prove himself and others think he still needs time to settle.

Apparently he has dropped 8 (yes 8!) catches off just Sidebottom's bowling in tests since his d�but. That's fairly impressive in itself.

It doesn't help his cause that no one else in the team could catch a cold, let alone a cricket ball. If the rest of the team had of fielded better you might just be able to look past Prior's mishaps.

I think he has to be given at least the NZ tour, as the SL one was his first away from home. If he is still struggling after that then other names are going to be thrown in the ring.

One things for sure the English press are sure going to be hounding him.
]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:51:05 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168459#168459 Matt Prior : Prior has the support of both... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168251#168251 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 19 December 2007 at 12:39pm

Prior has the support of both Alex Stewart and Jack Russell -that's quite a recommendation. His glovework is improving nicely, even if he spilled one today (which I haven't seen).
His batting is calmer , yet he still punishes thebad ball , especially through the off side. He's got to be givenan extended run and I fully expect him to keep in all three tests inNZ. If he makes runs and keeps solidly , he'll see a lot of Steynand company next year.]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:39:22 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168251#168251 Matt Prior : I haven't seen it but TMS... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168229#168229 Author: Max Power
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Posted: 19 December 2007 at 9:54am

I haven't seen it but TMS seems to think that he dropped a catch off Dilshan that should have been taken. Another costly one that.

Not having a good day of it.
]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:54:38 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=168229#168229 Matt Prior : Okay what was that. Matt prior... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167199#167199 Author: canadiancricket
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Posted: 11 December 2007 at 4:32am

Okay what was that. Matt prior is certainly far from there and why did you have to write that huge. needless.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:32:50 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167199#167199 Matt Prior : It would be more middle than lower... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167185#167185 Author: canadiancricket
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Posted: 11 December 2007 at 2:52am

It would be more middle than lower order. Wink

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:52:30 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167185#167185 Matt Prior : at Nixon, I still remember in... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167184#167184 Author: Niv!
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Posted: 11 December 2007 at 2:33am

at Nixon, I still remember in the world cup, he hit a reverse sweep for 6! I was in fits of laughter, funniest cricket I have seen for a while.

As for prior, If he keeps it up, he could be a decent lower order batsman....IF. He certainly has shown character recently.
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:33:40 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167184#167184 Matt Prior : Prior has always looked to me... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167177#167177 Author: spin wizard
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Posted: 11 December 2007 at 2:07am

Prior has always looked to me more than a capable batsman but it's his keeping that should be worried about. If he's gonna drop prize players everynow and then, his runs won't matter. Saying that though, I have hardly seen a ball bowl for their series so I don't know how his keeping is. Only if there wasn't something called school I could stay up over night and watch some action.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:07:38 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167177#167177 Matt Prior : It does appear that he has taken... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167162#167162 Author: Kerm
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Posted: 11 December 2007 at 12:06am

It does appear that he has taken a step in the right direction, if he keeps getting 50s then well, he probably is what England need right now from a WK. Then there is just the matter of his wicketkeeping...]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:06:06 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167162#167162 Matt Prior : I agree Clobs. He dug in and... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167160#167160 Author: The Tyke
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Posted: 10 December 2007 at 11:54pm

I agree Clobs.

He dug in and played a gritty innings at times with Sidebottom at the other end, who's proving to be quite a useful tailender.

I was quite happy with his glovework, a couple of good catches from the bowling of Sidebottom.

And did I see him play the reverse sweep or was I having a flashback of Nixon playing it

If I had to criticise him in some way I'd say that it would have been for taking the 2 which led to Harmison being on strike to Murali for his first ball. That's not easy for a top order batsman, let alone a tailender.

I hope that he has turned the corner, otherwise he may not be keeping the gloves for too long.

]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:54:10 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167160#167160 Matt Prior : to see him properly grafting is... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167114#167114 Author: Clobber
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Posted: 10 December 2007 at 4:53pm

to see him properly grafting is very encouraging anyway]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:53:17 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167114#167114 Matt Prior : Absolutely Clobbs and I wasn't... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167112#167112 Author: Max Power
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Posted: 10 December 2007 at 4:04pm

Absolutely Clobbs and I wasn't trying to suggest otherwise, but his last 2 scores are a world apart from his previous form of 30 runs in 5 innings.

Its going to be a while yet before we see if he has turned a corner, I just wondered what anyone on here made of his current efforts.
]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:04:40 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167112#167112 Matt Prior : I think it will take more than... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167109#167109 Author: Clobber
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Posted: 10 December 2007 at 2:59pm

I think it will take more than a couple of innings to restore his reputation - after all his dismissal in the first innings of the First Test suggests that some of his bad old habits with the bat aren't all that far away, but it frequently the case that if batting well his keeping will also come up a few notches too - the same was true of Geraint Jones (remember that blinding catch at Leeds the same day he made his maiden Test hundred?)]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:59:06 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167109#167109 Matt Prior : I know Proir has got some stick... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4342&PID=167106#167106 Author: Max Power
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Posted: 10 December 2007 at 2:51pm

I know Proir has got some stick on here in the past, and believe me I'm not his biggest fan, but has he turned a corner in his last 2 innings or is this just a little run of luck?

Aggers seems to think he has matured having not been given a central contract but instead something to think about.

2 good catches today and a vital stand to add to a pretty poor total.

Is he the right man for the job or are we still looking to the wrong man for the future of English glove keeping?
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