Matt Prior

India vs England: Dearth of quality grafters could lead to visitors' downfall

A feeble and fragile England batting lacks individuals who could truly batten down the hatches when required—which could, in turn, make the gap in quality of spinners a merely academic one.

Sri Lanka done, bring on Pakistan: Alistair Cook says England ready for visit of plucky Pak side

England captain Alastair Cook said he was looking forward to the challenge of facing Pakistan following his side's commanding Test series win over Sri Lanka

England's Matt Prior announces retirement from professional cricket

Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior announced on Thursday that he has retired at the age of 33 due to injury.

I was often naive and sometimes stupid but I was no villain: Pietersen

His anger at the English cricket administration and the then coach Andy Flower notwithstanding, Kevin Pietersen says he hasn't been too wise himself even though he is far from being the "villain" that he was made out to be before being sacked.

Kevin Pietersen slams culture of bullying in England dressing room

In an interview with Britain's <em>Daily Telegraph</em> newspaper on the launch of his autobiography, Pietersen also opened up about the 'text-gate' controversy

Prior, Trott lose England contracts; Moeen, Jordan among six new rewarded

Wicketkeeper Matt Prior and struggling batsman Jonathan Trott have lost their central contacts with England, though all-rounder Ben Stokes has been rewarded despite a poor home series against India.

Caught in a battle with England, India needs Kohli to rediscover swagger

The thing about Kohli is that he is too good a player to not tide over his short-comings. The question is, whether he can do it with time to spare, sooner rather than later unlike in 2012-13.

Anderson row: Ben Stokes, Matt Prior testify against Jadeja

The two testified that the Indian raised his bat at Anderson during the altercation.

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

India currently leads the five match series 1-0 after a 95 run victory at Lord’s and a draw at Trent Bridge.

Brutally effective Ishant shows that even India can bounce out oppositions

Ishant resorted to the kind of short ball intimidation that many Indians thought only the South Africans, the West Indians and the Australians were capable of.