Matt Prior gave everything to England cricket, says Joe Root

Joe Root spoke warmly about Matt Prior after the former England keeper announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Matt Prior retires from international cricket: Reaction

England cricketer Matt Prior on Thursday announced retirement from international cricket, on the grounds of medical reasons. In July 2014, England‘s much vaunted wicketkeeper announced that he is taking a break from cricket citing unhappiness over his fitness levels. VIDEO: Matt Prior announces his retirement from international cricket

The South African-born Prior hoped that he would make a speedy comeback to cricket. The 31 year-old’s performances have come under intense scrutiny in recent months after persistent poor shows with the bat and behind the stumps. Prior’s made his decision just a few hours after England crashed to yet another Test defeat, this time to India by 95 runs at Lord’s.