England wicketkeeper Matthew Prior has vowed that his side will improve after receiving a “real good slap around the face” last week in Dubai.
Prior was the top-scorer in England’s first innings with 70 not out but was ultimately powerless to prevent a crushing 10-wicket loss.
Speaking to BBC Sport, the 29 year-old explained the feeling in the tourists’ camp after the significant setback of their first five-day loss in over a year.
"We're a proud team," Prior said after appearing in England’s first Test for five months. "We're used to inflicting losses on other teams the way they beat us.
"It was a very bitter pill to swallow but there's a steely determination that it won't happen again. Usually after poor performances, this England team has come back very strong.
"We're almost in our comfort zone now where we say 'right, we're going to come back now and win this series 2-1.
"Having that three-month break was invaluable. It was necessary but obviously it's quite tough to then come back,
"Getting used to the little things like the travelling to the ground on the morning of the Test match, the nerves, the time to switch on and switch off - I had to get used to that again. They are only things you can do when you're playing."
