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[ajmw89]

ECB missed a trick.  They could've selected KP in the squad then used the "he's not playing well in the nets" as an excuse not to pick him.  Make him carry out the drinks then

[felix]

Some nicely barbed satire about the whole sorry affair...

http://www.espncricinfo.com/blogs/content/story/875375.html

"It is not inconceivable that, by late July, Strauss will once again be describing KP as a Cricketer of Unbelievable Natural Talent, as he did last summer in the commentary box, albeit in the form of an acronym" really made me giggle.

[Seniorplayer]

ECB missed a trick.  They could've selected KP in the squad then used the "he's not playing well in the nets" as an excuse not to pick him.  Make him carry out the drinks then

But then he would be in the dressing room....

[ProCricketer1982]

Everyone should know that when you are being slated by Kumar Sangakkara.. you are 100% wrong. He is a legend and a gentleman of the game

[ProCricketer1982]

interesting little stat


'Sixthly, beware "throwing around statistics". Pietersen averaged 33.3 in 14 Tests after his Mumbai masterpiece in late 2012. Cook also averages 33.3, in 20 matches since the start of the 2013 Ashes. Bell averages 32.9 in 15 Tests since the beginning of the 2013-14 series in Australia. Some statistics are boomerangs.'

Shows up the ECB's stance on keeping Cook in the job really

[ppccopener]

I have to say whilst personally I think England should move forward-yes that phrase again sorry......that's my view anyway

It's worth reading the interview with Ian Bell today on line in the Telegraph as was pointed out by another poster earlier on here...

I think we know(or think we know) that dressing room is split into those that like KP and those that hate him.

Bell has been very honest and it's probably better FOR THE ECB if he had said nothing at all.....but clearly he wanted to say something.....so he has

[Buzz]

Just to note a couple of things.
1. KP is an owner of Ian Bell's management company.

2. Andrew Strauss and Ali Cook have the same management company.

humm stupid games at play here.

[procricket]

interesting little stat


'Sixthly, beware "throwing around statistics". Pietersen averaged 33.3 in 14 Tests after his Mumbai masterpiece in late 2012. Cook also averages 33.3, in 20 matches since the start of the 2013 Ashes. Bell averages 32.9 in 15 Tests since the beginning of the 2013-14 series in Australia. Some statistics are boomerangs.'

Shows up the ECB's stance on keeping Cook in the job really

What Cook average in last 10 tests mate !!!

Ps I not intrested I the ECB or KP 

[ProCricketer1982]

What Cook average in last 10 tests mate !!!

Ps I not intrested I the ECB or KP

taking into account who it was against.. not really good enough. Move it back to a point when he was playing decent opposition who can actually bowl to a plan

[ProCricketer1982]

What Cook average in last 10 tests mate !!!

Ps I not intrested I the ECB or KP

but yes, I believe we are poles apart with our support of cook/ecb and wanting them to truly answer for their failings

[uknsaunders]

Anybody got any stats on Bell when KP has been batting at 4 and Bell at 5?. My theory is KP is a lightening rod for the oppo and Bell's life get's alot easier when the heat isn't on him. For me Root ought to move up to 4 and Bell drop down to 5, I think Bell is a reluctant test match 4 at best.

[procricket]

taking into account who it was against.. not really good enough. Move it back to a point when he was playing decent opposition who can actually bowl to a plan

Ok move it through his career then he is good enough as a batsman more than

[addidasf55]

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2015/may/13/kevin-pietersen-public-opinion-trust-ecb

A decent read...

[joeljonno]

Anybody got any stats on Bell when KP has been batting at 4 and Bell at 5?. My theory is KP is a lightening rod for the oppo and Bell's life get's alot easier when the heat isn't on him. For me Root ought to move up to 4 and Bell drop down to 5, I think Bell is a reluctant test match 4 at best.

Not specifically with KP, but he averages 49 at 5 and 58 at 6.

He averages 37 at 4.

[ppccopener]

Nick hoult article in the telegraph on line.
Worth a read-always good to get to the truth.
Article on line now for kp and non kp supporters!
Straussy has taken a few bullets in the crossfire it seems!!!