Pietersen returns to read the riot act to IPL team
Nick Hoult 7:42pm The only fireworks from Kevin Pietersen on his return to cricket took the form of a verbal rocket for his players.
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Kevin Pietersen has no way back: ECB
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Peter Moores to be England coach again
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Peter Moores set for recall as England cricket coach
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Jonathan Trott walks out on cricket again over mental strain
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Michael Hussey makes disappointing Mumbai debut
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Mitch Johnson ponders limited-overs future
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Australian-born Sam Robson boosts England Test bid
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WA signs Michael Klinger
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Veteran batsman Michael Klinger moves to WA
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Kevin Pietersen hopes for Test recall
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Cricket wants Junction Oval on its terms
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