Matt Prior - England's Greatest Asset

[fredfertang]

Matt Prior - England's Greatest Asset

In this feature, Ewan looks back at the England wicketkeeper Matthew Prior and his impact on the side.

 

[OMM!]

Totally agree. One of the most underrated players of his generation.

In 40 years or so people will look back at his stats and will put him in the top 5 or so of all time. Alongside Flower, Gilchrist, Knott etc.

He could/should break every English keeping record going, unless he gets badly injured. Most appearances, most runs, most dismissals, most catches, most centuries, most 50+ scores, highest average, most Test wins as keeper etc. etc.

Hopefully Jonny Bairstow will step up in time and replace him as soon as he decides to retire. But I reckon it will take a good 15+ years to properly replace him.

 

[BoyBrumby]

From national prior to national treasure.

See what I've done there?

 

[Furball]

From national prior to national treasure.

See what I've done there?

God that's bad.

 

[jan]

Good read, retweeted.
I like MP as a player and I think I would like him as a person too, cool guy indeed. A real badass bald sportsmen

 

[kyear2]

He quite well maybe. His keeping is under rated and his batting is versatile he can pile on the runs quickly or to rescue the batting and usher the tail as required.
Dont know why people keep putting Flower in that list, his keeping was not that good. We can use Ames in that comparision instead.

 

[slowfinger]

He looked like he belonged in a Rugby field, but yeah . A lot of respect for that guy, wicketkeeping second to none, average of 45+ , enjoying what he is doing, wow!