The enigma that is Kevin Pietersen

[ddb]

Is he coming back?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19783259

Do we care?

It looks like it. Whether we care or not, I don't think many will be surprised.

The message received will be that if you're thought good enough, you'll get away with anything.

KP might have got a rest from summer ODIs as wanted, but at the expense of a central contract and a place in the World Twenty20 squad.

If KP is really committed in winning his England place back, he'd forego next years IPL and score runs on the board in county cricket like everyone else.

Not this again. Got a spare million dollars to borrow to KP to buy out his contract.

[Alviro Patterson]

Is he coming back?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19783259

Do we care?

It looks like it. Whether we care or not, I don't think many will be surprised.

The message received will be that if you're thought good enough, you'll get away with anything.

KP might have got a rest from summer ODIs as wanted, but at the expense of a central contract and a place in the World Twenty20 squad.

If KP is really committed in winning his England place back, he'd forego next years IPL and score runs on the board in county cricket like everyone else.

Not this again. Got a spare million dollars to borrow to KP to buy out his contract.

Since when an IPL contract takes precedence over a county or ECB contract?

[Making_Splinters]

Is he coming back?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19783259

Do we care?

It looks like it. Whether we care or not, I don't think many will be surprised.

The message received will be that if you're thought good enough, you'll get away with anything.

KP might have got a rest from summer ODIs as wanted, but at the expense of a central contract and a place in the World Twenty20 squad.

If KP is really committed in winning his England place back, he'd forego next years IPL and score runs on the board in county cricket like everyone else.

Not this again. Got a spare million dollars to borrow to KP to buy out his contract.

Since when an IPL contract takes precedence over a county or ECB contract?

When they sign the no objection certificate.

[Alviro Patterson]

How often do those certificates get signed and whether they are withdrawable?

[Making_Splinters]

How often do those certificates get signed and whether they are withdrawable?

I have no idea about the exact legal details but I remember the BCCI withdrawing NOCs a couple of years ago stopping Sehwag playing for Northants.

[shankycricket]

Is he coming back?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19783259

Do we care?

It looks like it. Whether we care or not, I don't think many will be surprised.

The message received will be that if you're thought good enough, you'll get away with anything.

KP might have got a rest from summer ODIs as wanted, but at the expense of a central contract and a place in the World Twenty20 squad.

If KP is really committed in winning his England place back, he'd forego next years IPL and score runs on the board in county cricket like everyone else.

FFS he was not dropped because of "runs".

[yorker_129-7]

Didn't the PCB withdraw an NOC from Afridi at the 11th hour before the Friends Life T20 this summer? Don't think it affected Hampshire too badly.

[SaintPowelly]

Didn't the PCB withdraw an NOC from Afridi at the 11th hour before the Friends Life T20 this summer? Don't think it affected Hampshire too badly.

They held one back last year after he made media comments about the PCB, and wouldnt let him join until he had clarified comments and apologised. His no showing this summer was to do with a work permit ( I think )

[m@tt]

Is he coming back?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19783259

Do we care?

It looks like it. Whether we care or not, I don't think many will be surprised.

The message received will be that if you're thought good enough, you'll get away with anything.

KP might have got a rest from summer ODIs as wanted, but at the expense of a central contract and a place in the World Twenty20 squad.

If KP is really committed in winning his England place back, he'd forego next years IPL and score runs on the board in county cricket like everyone else.

FFS he was not dropped because of "runs".

A bit unnecessary Shanks. AP is suggesting that KP shows loyalty to England by playing for Surrey instead of the IPL. He's not suggesting he needs runs or is out of form.

Not something I expect to happen, but I don't have a problem with him playing IPL. As long as he plays a CC game or two before the NZ Tests.

[Arthur Crabtree]

I think KP should slaughter his first born to show his loyalty to English cricket personally. If he wants to play, it's only reasonable that he shows some such strong indication.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Or just a sheep maybe, if he has one.

[Arthur Crabtree]

He should make a present of his kidneys to the Strauss family. Just some sign of his abject contrition.

[shankycricket]

I think KP should slaughter his first born to show his loyalty to English cricket personally. If he wants to play, it's only reasonable that he shows some such strong indication.

[shankycricket]

He should make a present of his kidneys to the Strauss family. Just some sign of his abject contrition.

[Alviro Patterson]

Is he coming back?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19783259

Do we care?

It looks like it. Whether we care or not, I don't think many will be surprised.

The message received will be that if you're thought good enough, you'll get away with anything.

KP might have got a rest from summer ODIs as wanted, but at the expense of a central contract and a place in the World Twenty20 squad.

If KP is really committed in winning his England place back, he'd forego next years IPL and score runs on the board in county cricket like everyone else.

FFS he was not dropped because of "runs".

KP is back of the queue when it comes to selection, two new batsmen are now in the England test team and it's only fair they make their debuts before KP returns in an England shirt. Also it's unfair on aspiring talented county players, putting in the hard work and their hand up for selection only for a player with disciplinary problems to get the nod.

Apologies are not enough, actions speak louder than words so I expect KP to score 1000 county championship runs before the month of June.