My review copy of KP: The Autobiography arrived yesterday morning. It felt hot to the touch. There must be some serious burning in those pages. I had just read Paul Hayward’s interview piece in the Telegraph, so knew already that it would be a riveting read. Pietersen’s Petard or maybe Ashes to Ashes would not be unreasonable alternative titles. This is a snapshot review after a single read. The book is not sensational if you are a regular reader of The Full Toss and its discussion boards. It...
There really was no smoking gun
The dossier is the final straw. The ECB stands exposed as the most conniving, corrupt, mendacious, vindictive, and downright stupid organisation in Britain. They have surrendered any final remnant of authority – moral or practical – to govern a major national sport, and need to be held to account. Giles Clarke and Paul Downton must resign immediately. Third party authorities – the DCMS, say – should investigate the board’s conduct and practices. They are unfit for...
