KP's England hopes dashed

Selector, captain say there is no place for maverick batsman in team's future

The prospects of an England recall for Kevin Pietersen look bleak after the iconic batsman was told he still does not figure in the national team's plans and comments in his explosive autobiography may have caused irreparable damage.

Pietersen, England's all-time leading runscorer in all formats, was ditched after last year's Ashes tour to Australia because of his perceived negative influence in the dressing room.