Pietersen added to England squad

Kevin Pietersen has been added to the England squad for the tour of India. The decision to recall the 32-year-old was made after he met with coach Andy Flower, Test captain Alastair Cook and other senior players this week. "The meetings were constructive and cordial and all outstanding issues have been resolved," explained Hugh Morris, the England team's managing director Pietersen, who recently agreed a new England contract, was dropped in August following a fractious summer. Thplayer had to apologise to former captain Andrew Strauss after sending "provocative" text messages to opposing players during the Test series against South Africa.