I’m absolutely ‘baffled’ by the ECB’s decision to axe Pietersen, says Graeme Swann

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“I’m sure every cricket fan would like to know more details because Kevin is the player more than any other who puts bums on seats”

England spinner Graeme Swann, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, has admitted that he is absolutely “baffled” by the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) decision to axe batsman Kevin Pietersen from their future plans.

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Kevin Pietersen is a perfect role model for youngsters, says Ashley Giles

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“Kev gets a bad rap a lot I think for some of the stuff he says and does, but for me in this group he has been great with these young guys”

England limited overs coach Ashley Giles has announced that South African-born batsman Kevin Pietersen is a perfect role model for youngsters, despite all the controversies he has been involved in throughout his international career.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Kevin Pietersen ousted from England limited overs squad for New Zealand series

Pietersen will only play during the Test series in England’s tour to New Zealand

England flamboyant batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ousted from the national team’s limited overs squads in the upcoming tour of New Zealand due to the national selectors desire to keep him fit and healthy ahead of the brutal international schedule to follow later this year.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Our team spirit has never been better, say Matt Prior

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Prior is confident that England have the ability to beat India in the third Test

Despite ongoing speculation that harmony within the England camp was at an all time low heading into the Test series against India, wicketkeeper Matt Prior has dismissed all the rumours by saying that spirits in the dressing room have never been better, especially after the team’s win at Mumbai.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: No decision has been made on who will open with me, says Alastair Cook

Cook is still deciding whether Compton or Root is the best man for the job

After former Test captain Andrew Strauss retired over the summer, England were left facing a huge problem on who would replace him as the national team’s new opening batsman, but newly appointed skipper Alastair Cook has announced that the decision is still yet to be made.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Andrew Flintoff believes Kevin Pietersen will have lots of success in India

Flintoff believes Pietersen is still a huge asset for the England team

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has revealed that he believes batsman Kevin Pietersen, who recently completed his reintegration back into the national side, will have an extremely successful tour of India.

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