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[WalkingWicket37]

It doesn't matter if he plays Div 1 or Div 2, the ECB will claim there's better players regardless.
They may use the Div 2 runs as an excuse, but it's not like the ECB to be hypocritical now is it...

[Riddy]

no one can doubt is commitment. gonna be so pumped if he does comeback.

Although in all fairness id have told the ECB to go (No Swearing Please) themselves after the way he has been treated

[ProCricketer1982]

Although in all fairness id have told the ECB to go (No Swearing Please) themselves after the way he has been treated

It's what the fans should have done anyway after seeing the way the ECB have acted (there is enough evidence out there now to have completely discredited the ECB management, Selectors, Cook/Flower and Moores)

[iand123]

Read the standard on the train on the way home and they were reporting Cook will quit as captain if KP gets anywhere near the team again. Could be an interesting few months, I think Mr Cook has enough to worry about on his own game than KP just for now!

[ppccopener]

I would not be surprised at all if cook quit.massive admiration for the guy but as was mentioned in another post he is mentally shot
English cricket has been thru a terrible time and i reckon cook knows it could get worse.Cook cares deeply about representing his country and the team.KP cares deeply about himself,his money and keeping his name in the headlines

[Manormanic]

I think the team, whoever plays, will struggle from the South Africa tour for about 18 months as there is a talent/preparedness gap between those past their zenith and those coming through - most of the comedy will be off the field

[ppccopener]

New guy Graves is in the press today.its pretty clear he talks more directly than previous old boys club chairmen.
We need that,maybe some yorkshire straight talking is the answer
Interesting comments about protecting Cook and letting him concentrate on cricket
He either knows there is a problem or can see one coming
At last we have someone prepared to do something
Lets see...

[mr_wickets]

Who in the England side would want to play with KP?

Slated most of the team and people around the team in his book. Those he didn't speak badly of we're probably mates of the guys he did. Who'd want to hang around with someone who will probably rip you to shreds in his next book for some more sales???

With his past injuries,  how long does he really have in the side before the next injury/bust up? He'll score runs, but it really is a short term fix. Give someone like Taylor/stokes a proper go in the side.

Anyone else thought this might be the Ecb getting back at him and letting him give up the ipl after the way he spoke about them and the players?

[ProCricketer1982]

Who in the England side would want to play with KP?

Slated most of the team and people around the team in his book. Those he didn't speak badly of we're probably mates of the guys he did. Who'd want to hang around with someone who will probably rip you to shreds in his next book for some more sales???

With his past injuries,  how long does he really have in the side before the next injury/bust up? He'll score runs, but it really is a short term fix. Give someone like Taylor/stokes a proper go in the side.

Anyone else thought this might be the Ecb getting back at him and letting him give up the ipl after the way he spoke about them and the players?

most of the current side will be fine with it as he's helped some of them when they first started or they have never played int eh same team. Only Broad, Cook and Anderson will/may have a problem and tbh.. anderson is finished, Broad is fininshed and cook can't score a run...

[Number4]

would still be a bigger statement to do it taking on the very best.

Very Best? Spoken tongue in cheek I'm guessing? 

[iand123]

ECB needs an overhaul and Graves is certainly talking the talk before he takes up the role.

Couldn't care less if the team don't get on, it's international sport and IMO dressing rooms that are winning don't have problems. Is KP still one of the best XI players in England, Im not so sure. However if he plays county cricket and scores runs and others in the team aren't then he deserves to be considered.

[Buzz]

KP has re-signed for surrey this morning.

Ali Cook, Paul Downton and John Whittaker have just pooped in their pants as they know that 2 of them are going to loose their jobs by the end of May...

[Rob580]

I'd imagine all the Div 2 bowlers just pooped their pants too.

'Well done lads we've got them 2 down!'

'Great now we get to bowl at Sanga & KP'

I can see teams grassing plenty of chances just to keep the openers in!

[thegowerwaft]

Gareth Batty must be thinking all his Christmases have come at once.  This has to be good for the County game - add some fire back into the circuit, even if KP doesn't challenge for a place in the England squad.  It will be interesting to see how Alec Stewart manages KP - taste of the future for him post his current Directorship at Surrey?

[uknsaunders]

Gareth Batty must be thinking all his Christmases have come at once.  This has to be good for the County game - add some fire back into the circuit, even if KP doesn't challenge for a place in the England squad.  It will be interesting to see how Alec Stewart manages KP - taste of the future for him post his current Directorship at Surrey?

I bet Stewart does a better job than Moores & co.