REGARDING relationships with fellow players, Kevin Pieterson is trying to defend the indefensible.

Since arriving in England from his native South Africa, when he was warmly welcomed into the arms of cricket, he has subsequently been “sacked” by Cannock CC, Nottinghamshire CCC, Hampshire CCC, Surrey CCC and finally by England via the ECB; the common denominator throughout being one Kevin Pieterson himself.

Peter Rickaby, West Park, Selby.