biography
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Knott, Alan (Philip Eric)
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| lived:
| (1946– )
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| biography:
| Cricketer, born in Belvedere, NW Greater London, UK. One of a great trio of Kent wicket-keepers (with Leslie Ames and Godfrey Evans), he played in 95 Test matches, and his 269 dismissals are exceeded only by Rodney Marsh of Australia. He was a genuine wicket-keeper–batsman, whose 4389 runs included five centuries. He kept wicket for England in 65 consecutive Test matches. |
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