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Matt Prior (R. 1995-00) helps England to One Day victory over India
Matt took three catches (as well as receiving Monty Panesar's run-out throw) to help dismiss India for 184 as they chased England's total of 288/2 tonight at the Rose Bowl in the opening one-day international.
The Lashings XI return to Brighton College
On 21st June 2007 some of the world's most prolific International cricket stars competed against the college 1st X1 in the 2nd annual Lashings match on the Home Ground on a sun-soaked afternoon.
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Prior gets his Ton!

At 11.00 on Thursday 17th May, Matt Prior (R. 1995-00) became ‘Matthew Prior, Brighton College, Sussex and England’ as he made his test debut at Lords.

Matt Prior was chosen ahead of Paul Nixon for keeper's spot for the first Test of the summer at Lord's against the West Indies. He scored a hundred on his debut, taking just 105 deliveries and hitting 16 boundaries after coming in at number 7, and finishing on 126 not out. He became the first England wicket keeper to score a Test hundred on debut and the 17th English batsman to record the feat overall. The last wicketkeeper to make a half century on debut was Jack Russell, who scored 94 against Sri Lanka at Lords in 1988. Prior was one of four centurions in the innings along with Alastair Cook, Paul Collingwood and Ian Bell. It was the first time since 1938 that four England players scored hundreds in the same innings of a Test match.

Matt played for the College 1st XI for five seasons (1996-00) and helped to raise Brighton College's profile on the cricket circuit to one of the strongest teams in the country. He was a key member of the 1999 XI that won 20 matches, the best ever by any school team in a season. Always an individual, he played exciting cricket; perhaps the most memorable was his 205 not out in India. Captaincy brought the best out of him, something perhaps the Sussex and England selectors should bear in mind.

With his old mentor from Sussex, Peter Moores, in charge he has the best possible start in what should be a new era for England’s test side. It is a great moment for Matt and for Brighton College and we wish him every success.
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Michael Thornely (R. 2001-06)
Sussex have promoted their Academy batsman Michael Thornely to the professional playing staff.
The 19-year-old, who made his second team debut in 2005, has signed a one-year contract which means the county champions will again operate with 18 contracted players next season.
Michael has been working on his game and fitness during the winter as well as holding down a job at Gatwick Airport but he can't wait to concentrate entirely on cricket.
He said: "I have worked really hard this winter and it has paid off - it's a dream come true.
"It's been a serious goal of mine for the last three years and I can't wait to really get stuck in, although I realise I still have a lot of work to do."
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Brighton College cricketers picked to tour India
Brighton College pupils Holly Colvin and Sarah Taylor have been named in the 14 player squad to tour India during February. England will compete in a World Series competition comprising the top 4 sides in the world: Australia, New Zealand, India and England. Both girls played for England during the 2006 summer and impressed the coach and selectors with notable performances.
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