Pietersen: It’s an open-minded decision to return to India

England captain Kevin Pietersen today back-patted his teammates for showing courage and standing united by agreeing to return to terror-struck India for two-Test series without any pressure and be in sub-continent in its hour of need. “It’s fantastic the guys want to go and rub shoulders together with India at a time of need. It’s a huge stance by this England team to jump on the plane and go and do the business,” he said before leaving for Abu Dhabi where England will practice ahead of the Tests. “Everybody has become a bit more open-minded about their decision. They’ve spoken to family members and they have realised that it’s pretty huge to go back to India. “I didn’t persuade anybody, I respect everybody’s individual concern and respect their decisions - they are men at the end of the day. I think it’s very clear that... [read full story]