"Andrew Pratt" is a former England/English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper for his team Durham County Cricket Club/Durham for the seven years in which he played for them at first-class level.

Pratt ventured briefly into Twenty20 cricket in 2004, participating in the 2004 Twenty20 cup for Durham. He played in the Second XI championship in 2005 for Durham's second string side, thus going full-circle with his career, having originally played with Marylebone's Second XI along with his elder brother Neil Pratt/Neil. His other brother, the younger Gary Pratt/Gary has played cricket since 1998.

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It wasn't the start I was looking for, ... But I knew there were a lot of birdie holes ahead out there, and I just had to make some of them.

These people have great hearts. It makes me want to cry, but I keep it inside.

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Well, obviously it would change my life for a couple years.

I hope it's a good sign. It gave me a lot of confidence going to Cleveland. Almost too much, though. I was on Cloud 9, and then I missed the cut.

I'd probably press my bet when there are signs that things are getting better. I don't necessarily see that now.

But I don't think you can (think about that). You have to stay in the present, so hopefully I can do that tomorrow. I've been playing well the last two months and put myself in contention to win, but I just haven't gotten it done yet.

Maybe that's a good sign.