Alastair Cook stays as skipper, Jos Buttler replaces Prior in England team

England selectors announced a 13-man squad for the 3rd Test against India which begins on Sunday 27 July at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Jos Buttler is the only uncapped player in the squad. The 23-year-old wicketkeeper batsman has played 33 ODIs and 36 T20s for England in his three year international career and he comes into the side in place of Matt Prior, who had announced after the defeat at Lord’s that fitness issues were forcing him to step down for the rest of the five-Test series. [caption id=“attachment_1629589” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Buttler takes Prior’s place in the team. Reuters[/caption] India currently leads the five match series 1-0 after a 95 run victory at Lord’s and a draw at Trent Bridge. National Selector, James Whitaker, said: “The result of the second Investec Test at Lord’s was very disappointing. One or two of our players had encouraging performances however it is vital that the squad learns quickly and arrives in Southampton this week refreshed and ready to perform well in what will no doubt be another tough Test match. “Congratulations to Jos Buttler who comes into the squad following some very exciting limited overs performances for England and a good record with Lancashire this season and fully deserves this opportunity. Matt Prior has contributed a huge amount to the England side over the years and should be proud of his record throughout his 79 Tests. He has decided to take time out of the game to work on his fitness and we will continue to follow his progress over the coming months. “ England squad Alastair Cook (Essex) (Capt) Moeen Ali (Worcestershire) James Anderson (Lancashire) Gary Ballance (Yorkshire) Ian Bell (Warwickshire) Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire) Jos Buttler (Lancashire) Chris Jordan (Sussex) Liam Plunkett (Yorkshire) Sam Robson (Middlesex) Joe Root (Yorkshire) Ben Stokes (Durham) Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)