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• Matthew is maintaining a batting average of 35 plus and this century will only add to his confidence
• Initially the Matthew Prior page was established for 2 reasons -
• 1. Because it was obvious that Matthew was one of our own youngsters who clearly was going to make it in the professional ranks
• 2. To follow a Sussex youngster and to observe how the County Club would respond to his ambitions.
• That there has been very little comment on Matthew on this site for a year is a reflection of how well the Club has handled - in our opinion- his cricketing development
• Behind the scenes one hears the chat that he is not as good as Tim Ambrose in the pure wicket keeping sense
• Again from the point of view of an onlooker - Sussex CCC have handled both keepers very well by playing and supporting both of them.
• Thus Tim also has an average in the 30s and is regularly making 50s and keeping well.
• Between them - and with "young" Robin Martin Jenkins firing in some good innings- the youth are making very good progress.
• With Tony Cottey nearing the end of his contract there could well be presure to bring in a batsman of proven class.
• There is no need - Sussex CCC have recognised the talent in their ranks and are developing batsmen of class.