ECB: Lack of trust prompted KP exit

Kevin Pietersen’s international career was ended so captain Alastair Cook could create a culture where players 'trust each other', the ECB has said.

The governing body has been criticised for failing to explain why Pietersen, 33, was released early from his central contract after England’s 5-0 Ashes whitewash by Australia.   

But on Sunday, the ECB said it wants to “create a culture” in which Test and one-day captain Alastair Cook had “the full support of all players”.

This non-explanation is just a re-hash of the pitiful crap the ECB has been trying to feed everyone ever since they decided to get rid of Pietersen.

So according to this statement the reason Pietersen was removed was because he didn’t fully trust a captain who presided over one of the most disastrous tours in the history of the England cricket team.

For daring to question a captain and selectors whose record in all formats in Australia reads played 13, won 1 and lost 12, Pietersen should go, really?

I’m inclined to believe the real reason is the ECB and Cook didn’t like their authority being questioned and wanted total control and an easier life for themselves, so they all decided to get rid of the one person in the team brave enough to question their poor decision making. 

Otherwise why would they so steadfastly refuse to answer the question of why they decided to drop one of England’s greatest ever players when he could still play for at least another three years, and why aren't other big name players being forced out the side in a similar fashion? 

I must say before the Ashes started I was a big fan of Cook’s but his performances down under and the way he’s handled the Pietersen situation has left a very bitter taste in the mouth.