Former players voice contrasting views on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806’s return to the English side - Cricket News Update
Even as star batsman, Kevin Pietersen, has requested to meet the team management in an attempt to save his England career, several former players have voiced contrasting views over the lanky batsman’s inclusion into the national side.
One particular critic and former spearhead; http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964’ decision to retire from all international cricket.
Pietersen was inevitably held responsible by the British press soon after Strauss announced his retirement. The former England captain is in exile for undermining team unity by sending ‘provocative’ texts, to South African players, which contained disparaging comments about his former captain.
While team director, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Surrey-c851 batsman of hastening Strauss’ resignation, Cork disagreed and said that the incident may have caused the 35-year-old to question his ability to lead the side.
“There is only one man to blame for the whole situation that has escalated, and that is Kevin Pietersen,” said Cork. “Whoever you are as an individual, when you take criticism as Strauss has done from a fellow player, it hurts. He is a principled man who stands by his word and he wants integrity and honesty.”
The lanky batsman, however, found support in another ex-player and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Marcus-Trescothick-c1898, who said that the right-handed batsman should be made part of the England team.
“It would be the best situation for all if they can sort it out, get it resolved and put to bed as everyone wants to see Kevin playing for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 and doing well,” Trescothick said of the former England captain.
Last week, Trescothick-led Somerset was on the receiving end of a Pietersen onslaught where the native South African struck 163 and 58 against them to send a timely reminder to the selectors, who have overlooked him since the Lord’s Test.
England has a tough tour ahead in October against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 rankings.
“England need their best players back if we are going to get back up to number one,” he former English batsman added.
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