On Monday, in a closed-door meeting, England Cricket Board’s director of cricket Andrew Strauss put a stop to the latest comeback bid by Kevin Pietersen.
KP was firmly told that he can’t get back in the team as he isn’t trusted by the ECB. At the same time, KP was offered the role of an adviser to the limited overs side. This decision from Andrew Strauss was met with anger, disappointment and a bit of amusement by most of the ex-cricketers.
Most ex-English cricketers sounded disappointed with the decision.
Michael Vaughan, under whom KP made his test debut, tweeted
https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/598015546286854144
Sir Geoff Boycott had a bit of an advice for KP, score more runs!
https://twitter.com/GeoffreyBoycott/status/598034026860040192
It was not just ex-England cricketers, some footballers had a say too.
Former England striker, Gary Lineker had this to say
https://twitter.com/GaryLineker/status/598095105518600192
Even the gentle Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier was a bit peeved,
https://twitter.com/mattletiss7/status/598086604205490176
And it was not just the English players who were tearing into Strauss. Former South African captain, Graeme Smith who has been a nightmare for English captains over the years pitched in with this gem
https://twitter.com/GraemeSmith49/status/598077876311830528
KP’s teammate at Surrey and Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara couldn’t resist having a go either at Strauss logic.
https://twitter.com/KumarSanga2/status/598100797256278016
Of course with English cricket in shambles, can’t expect Australians to be far behind. They must be enjoying it a lot.
Cricket Australia just decided to remind everyone who won’t be playing the Ashes
https://twitter.com/CricketAus/status/598080711007010816
KP’s former team-mate at Hampshire, Shane Warne couldn’t quite believe what is going on
https://twitter.com/ShaneWarne/status/598101027464683521
Though some Aussies still want to see KP playing for England
https://twitter.com/HaydosTweets/status/598074214571061248
And we save the last for a long time “Bring back KP” crusader, Piers Morgan. He summarised it with this
https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/598094780783013888
Fair to say, the first day in the new job couldn’t have gone worse for Andrew Strauss.
– by @GappistanRadio