Pietersen to play in tour match

Kevin Pietersen's "reintegration" into the England side is set to be completed when he faces India A this week. Pietersen, 32, was dropped in August for sending "provocative" text messages to South Africa players. Left out of the India tour party, he was recalled after meeting with coach Andy Flower and senior players. He plays in England's opening tour match, which starts on Tuesday, when Nick Compton is set to open the batting with captain Alastair Cook. Compton ll be preferred at the top of the order to fellow uncapped batsman Joe Root of Yorkshire. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. //