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Getting To Know . . . Matt Taylor

17 December 2013

Young left-arm seamer Matt Taylor comes under the spotlight in the latest of our winter Player Profile series.

Family: Dad Kevin, mum Angeline, brother Jack.

Home: Great Tew, Oxfordshire.

Nicknames: Swede, Melon.

Favourite Music: Draus, Passenger.

Favourite Film: Moneyball.

Favourite Football Team: Tottenham Hotspur.

Favourite Meal: Chicken Tikka Massala.

Favourite Computer Game: Call of Duty.

Most Memorable Match: My Pro40 debut at the age of 17 (against Nottinghamshire at Cheltenham). My brother Jack was also in the team. (Matt took 2-43 and Jack 3-50).

Best Cricketing Moment: My maiden first class wicket (against Lancashire at Bristol in September this year. Alex Davies caught behind for 12).

Favourite Cricket Ground: Great & Little Tew Cricket Club.

Ambitions: To have a successful career with Gloucestershire, play for England and own a house with a pool.

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