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Alan Knott

Alan Philip Eric Knott MBE (born 9 April 1946) is a former cricketer who represented England at international level in both Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODI). Knott is widely regarded as one of the most eccentric characters in cricket and as one of the greatest wicket-keepers ever to play the game. He was described by cricket journalist Simon Wilde…

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Alan Knott100s/50s5/301.00infobox
Alan Knott1964–1985Kent1.00infobox
Alan Knott1969/70Tasmania1.00infobox
Alan Knott5 wickets in innings–1.00infobox
Alan KnottBalls bowled–1.00infobox
Alan KnottBattingRight-handed1.00infobox
Alan KnottBatting average32.751.00infobox
Alan KnottBest bowling–1.00infobox
Alan KnottBorn(1946-04-09) 9 April 1946 (age 80) Belvedere, Kent1.00infobox
Alan KnottBowlingRight arm off spin1.00infobox
Alan KnottBowling average–1.00infobox
Alan KnottCatches/stumpings250/191.00infobox
Alan KnottCompetitionCompetition Test ODI FC LA Matches 95 20 511 317 Runs scored 4,389 200 18,105 3,260 Batting average 32.75 20.00 29.63 16.13 100s/50s 5/30 0/1 17/97 0/6 Top score 135 50 156 65 B…1.00infobox
Alan KnottFull nameAlan Philip Eric Knott1.00infobox
Alan KnottHeight5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)1.00infobox
Alan KnottLast ODI6 June 1977 v Australia1.00infobox
Alan KnottLast Test1 September 1981 v Australia1.00infobox
Alan KnottMatches951.00infobox
Alan KnottNational sideEngland1.00infobox
Alan KnottNicknameKnotty, Flea1.00infobox
Alan KnottODI debut (cap 8)5 January 1971 v Australia1.00infobox
Alan KnottRelationsJames Knott (son)1.00infobox
Alan KnottRoleWicket-keeper-batsman1.00infobox
Alan KnottRuns scored4,3891.00infobox
Alan KnottTest debut (cap 437)10 August 1967 v Pakistan1.00infobox
Alan KnottTop score1351.00infobox
Alan KnottWickets–1.00infobox

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