Matt Prior backs Alastair Cook to comeback strong in West Indies Test series

Cook was sacked after a string of poor performance and was replaced by Morgan at the helm.

London: Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has backed axed Alastair Cook to stage a strong comeback in the upcoming Test series against West Indies, which is scheduled to commence after the conclusion of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

Admitting that Cook is hugely gutted to be left out of the World Cup squad, Prior said that playing for England was not a God-given right, and one has to perform at a level where one is seen to be adding something to the team. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: SCHEDULE & MATCH DETAILS

Prior further said that as a man of immense pride and stature, he would expect him [Cook] to come back strong in Test matches in the next few months, the Mirror reported. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage

Earlier, Cook was sacked after a string of poor performance and was replaced by Eoin Morgan at the helm. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE

Prior added that scoring runs at the top of the order were what Cook was about, and any disappointment he had felt recently would give him a renewed focus when he picks up the baton in the West Indies next month.

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