Kevin Pietersen met with Paul Downton, the Managing Director England
Cricket, this week and was told that the unanimous decision of the
England management, including the selectors, was that now was the time
to start the rebuilding process after England's disappointing winter in
Australia.
'Clearly this was a tough decision because Kevin has been such an
outstanding player for England as the fact that he is the country's
leading run scorer in international cricket demonstrates. Paul Downton, the Managing Director England
Cricket said
'However everyone was aware that there was a need to begin the long term planning after the Australia tour. Therefore we have decided the time is right to look to the future and start to rebuild not only the team but also team ethic and philosophy.
'England cricket owes a debt of gratitude to Kevin who has proved to be one of the most talented and exciting players to ever represent the country and his 13,797 runs are a testimony to his immense skill.
'This decision brings some clarity now for the future of the England teams and we all wish Kevin the very best in the rest of his career.'
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'Clearly this was a tough decision because Kevin has been such an
outstanding player for England as the fact that he is the country's
leading run scorer in international cricket demonstrates. Paul Downton, the Managing Director England
Cricket said 'However everyone was aware that there was a need to begin the long term planning after the Australia tour. Therefore we have decided the time is right to look to the future and start to rebuild not only the team but also team ethic and philosophy.
'England cricket owes a debt of gratitude to Kevin who has proved to be one of the most talented and exciting players to ever represent the country and his 13,797 runs are a testimony to his immense skill.
'This decision brings some clarity now for the future of the England teams and we all wish Kevin the very best in the rest of his career.'
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