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Name: Matthew Evans
Role in Team: Left Handed Batsman
Known as: Evs
Date of Birth: 12th March 1975
Birthplace: Newport
Senior Fugitives debut: 1st XI debut v Pontypridd (A) 1992. They scored 300 odd and I had a first ball duck
Best Performance for club: 87 (63 balls) v Croesyceiliog 1st 2004
Favourite Moment in Fugitive career: Being awarded the Player of the Year and Batsman of the Year for the 2004 season
Captain / Officer Positions (& Year) 2009 1st XI Vice Captain; Midweek Captain 2001
Other Cricket Teams played for: Caerleon School Staff Team
Cricketing claim-to-fame: Being substituted whilst on tour, after falling over in a building site, retrieving the ball I tipped for six. Resulting in cuts to both hands and bruising of ego.
Favourite other sports: Golf & Rugby (Ex Professional Player)
Song to walk on to: James - “Laid”  
Often quoted as saying:

“Smashing length Arnie !!!!”

"A little more ice in that Lime & Lemonade please barman..."

 
   

 
 

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