Strauss 'has KP's support'

Jan 8 2009

New England captain Andrew Strauss insists he has the full backing of his predecessor Kevin Pietersen.

Strauss was handed the captaincy for the forthcoming tour of the West Indies after Pietersen stepped down on Wednesday in the wake of his row with coach Peter Moores, who was sacked by the England and Wales Cricket Board following a week of fevered speculation.

Pietersen has vowed to play on despite the recent furore, and Strauss told a press conference shown on Sky Sports: "I've spoken to Kevin a couple of times already. He's in a very tough situation, he's got some stuff to deal with at the moment. I know him well, he's a good mate. He said he will support me, and I believe he will."

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