Pietersen out of England squad
Kevin Pietersen has been left out of England's Test squad for the tour of India but two uncapped batsmen, Somerset's Nick Compton and Yorkshire's Joe Root, have been included.
Sir Ian Botham: Nothing has changed with Pietersen
Former England Test cricketer Sir Ian Botham has said he doesn't believe Kevin Pietersen will be called up for the England squad later today. He told Sky Sports News:
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