West Indies Cricket Fans

"Hampshire would like to re-iterate that this is, by no means, a reflection on Kevin Pietersen as a player or as an individual. However, since Kevin has already made it clear that he intends to play cricket elsewhere next season, the club believes the teams' best interests are best served by selecting those who have performed so well so far this season, many of whom are aspiring England players, themselves."

Pietersen responded in a post on his Twitter page, in which he played down any perceived falling-out. "I fully understand Hampshire's position in not selecting me for finals day," he wrote. "I wish them all the best on the day. I will be watching the lads!"