Kevin Pietersen FFS

[Dave Youell]

www.bbc.co.uk

Kevin Pietersen has resigned as England captain in the wake of his rift with Peter Moores, BBC Sport understands.

Andrew Strauss is expected to be named as Pietersen's interim successor at an England and Wales Cricket Board press conference at The Oval at 1800 BST.

More to follow.

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ARRRRGGGGHHHHH!

Nothing said of if he's still going to be a squad member, we need him if there's any chance of beating the Ozzies

Yes they have hit a rough patch, but they are still technically the best team in the world and we need to be at full strength to have any shot of taking back the Ashes

[Downunder]

Is he going to go and play for South Africa

[Impeccable]

Pietersen needs to be in the England team in order to make the most money. His agents will tell him that. Sure, he can go to the IPL and make some cash there, but he can make even more money off sponsorship in the UK, etc. if he continues to play for the team. He will play in the ashes, I assure you.

[Bad Company]

Pretty funny Pieterson thinking the ECB would pick him over the coach.

[GregDill]

Someone has told me that he will go to play with South Africa.

[1_Pablo_Angel]

Good shout there GregDill.

I can't believe this place doesn't have a cricket thread.

[Londoner]

probably cause americans don't give a shit about the sport.(bastards)

[Team Sheep]

C'mon guys, get behind the rugby thread!

[Londoner]

ahahahaha

:p