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[joeljonno]

Prior taking an extended break from all cricket.

Interesting turn of events.

Who will take over?

Buttler, Read, Foster, Bairstow?

[Danny1981]

I think Buttler will be thrown in.Nothing to lose have we?

[tim2000s]

I suspect he hurts both physically and mentally and it's now time to just stop. He's been out of sorts in both the last two tests and come off injuries.


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[smilley792]

Buttler time

[mp07]

Wow....didn't see this coming.  I expected him to at least finish this series.  I think that commentator during presentation didn't help his cause either.

[Gerry SA]

England need leaders in the team. That rules out Buttler. Throw in Buttler's a pretty average keeper.

Chris Read is the man for England.

[Number4]

England need leaders in the team. That rules out Buttler. Throw in Buttler's a pretty average keeper.

Chris Read is the man for England.

Agree

[csnew]

England need leaders in the team. That rules out Buttler. Throw in Buttler's a pretty average keeper.

Chris Read is the man for England.

Average is being kind to him, he's a poor keeper particularly when standing up.
Don't need another middle order batsman with no feet movement, already got plenty in this line up sitting on the backfoot.

Read would be the best option but don't see it happening

[Bats_Entertainment]

I think Buttler will be thrown in.Nothing to lose have we?

Only a Test series?

[WalkingWicket37]

#ChrisReadForEngland

[uknsaunders]

We need a player for the future, not Read or Foster. Time had passed them by.

[smilley792]

When prior was an injury doubt, buttler was added to the squad. doesn't matter what the public think, that shows they mind is already made.

[tim2000s]

Interesting reading his statement. Trouble with Achilles, torn Quad before the first test and a busted right hand. He really shouldn't have been playing in this series at all.


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[petehosk]

Foster and Read are 34 and 35 and still have the high class glovework!
They can both bat a bit too. And as Prior wasn't adding any runs, we wouldn't be losing out on the runs! And unlikely to be the same dropped catches and missed chances as Prior has been providing for our entertainment! Plus they would both make good Captains with a wealth of experience!
And either one could be playing whilst Buttler (or whichever young gun is the next keeper hopeful in favour) is gaining experience and coached to improve his glovework 

[Gingerbusiness]

Foster for me.

There is no better gloveman right now.

He will also do well against the types of bowling India have. He struggles against the really quick stuff.