Matt Prior could play without pads

Matt Prior has revealed that he may keep wicket for England without the use of pads in the near future.

The Sussex keeper discarded his pads during England's four-wicket win over a Sri Lanka Development XI in the high temperatures of Colombo.

Prior said: "In these games you don't do anything you're not prepared to do in a Test.

"It's not something I'd rule out in England or anywhere else in the world. The game is moving and it's changing.

"You don't need a great deal of protection, I don't think. I'm looking to try and get something in place for a little bit of protection rather than just your shin bone."

Prior showed his good form in Colombo with an impressive knock of 84.