Pietersen fined following disciplinary hearing

[Saj]

The ECB announced that Kevin Pietersen today attended a disciplinary hearing convened by Hugh Morris, Managing Director- England Cricket and Andy Flower, England Team Director.

The hearing considered recent comments made by Pietersen on Twitter to be prejudicial to the interests of the ECB and a breach of the England player conditions of employment in relation to clauses regarding public statements.

Pietersen has been fined an undisclosed sum, part of which has been suspended for 12 months, in accordance with the terms and conditions of his England central contract.

[KingKhanWC]

The ECB are a pretty lenient bunch. I wonder what the comments were? Probably something IPL related?

[Namak_Halaal]

I think he said something along the lines of ECB are jealous of the IPL.

[moiez_no1]

He said how did nick knight make his way into the commentary box ridiculous

[Zaz]

Not surprised, he does have a big mouth which hes been using a lot lately

[KingKhanWC]

It was this

"‘Can somebody please tell me how Nick Knight has worked his way into the commentary box for the Tests?"

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cri...#ixzz1vjRJmhYQ

Very harsh by the ECB. He's only stating what most fans feel.

[leatherface58]

I dont blame KP. Knight is dreadful to hear. SURELY they could have SURELY found a better commentator????

[Shayan]

Harsh on Knight. He's doing his job. Doesn't deserve to be publicly embarrassed like that.

[James]

LMAO. Kevin you naughty boy. Pretty funny.

Apparently Knight made a few snide comments at KP in an interview last season and KP doesn't rate him.

[KingKhanWC]

Originally Posted by Shayan Harsh on Knight. He's doing his job. Doesn't deserve to be publicly embarrassed like that.

I think it's fair game. If Knight can criticise KP then why not the other way round, KP was only doing his job too? The only issue here is the ECB's link with Sky Sports being their main broadcaster, which has compelled them to make some sort of stand. An undisclosed fine, suspended too is not even a punishment. The ECB probably agree with him as do most fans.

[cricketworm]

Nick Knight is terrible commentator. You Go KP! ECB BOoooooooooo

[khalil1986]

I agree with him, Nick is crap and just tries too hard.

[Ruri]

Originally Posted by KingKhanWC I think it's fair game. If Knight can criticise KP then why not the other way round, KP was only doing his job too? The only issue here is the ECB's link with Sky Sports being their main broadcaster, which has compelled them to make some sort of stand. An undisclosed fine, suspended too is not even a punishment. The ECB probably agree with him as do most fans.

All the same, it gives ECB more credibility if their players are reined in somewhat on twitter and the like. I've seen gaming teams kick players/casters out of for offensive tweets and in game chat, and if they're being that professional, you'd expect a real sports board to try to maintain some semblance of professionalism.

Lol KP being naughty. The fine probably wasn't even that much, oh KP and twitter! Not a big deal though.

[omairsiddiqui]

There were worse commentators in the IPL. KP never said anything about them. I wonder why....

[Usman]

Can someone tell me how South Africans have made their way into the England national team for these tests. Ridiculous. If you're going to question how an English former international cricketer has become a commentator on English cricket, perhaps you should be looking closer to home, and figure out which situation is ridiculous and which is not.

[HashimAmlaFan]

ECB!
KP don't deserve this. Could've atleast warned him.

[DeadlyVenom]

Originally Posted by Usman Can someone tell me how South Africans have made their way into the England national team for these tests. Ridiculous. If you're going to question how an English former international cricketer has become a commentator on English cricket, perhaps you should be looking closer to home, and figure out which situation is ridiculous and which is not.

Haha exactly!

[HashimAmlaFan]

Originally Posted by Zamee;4843761[B Kp is such a suckup!![/B] Always tweeting about how good DD is and how boring it is to be here in England playing tests. Missing DD and all that ****

Not really.
KP is an aggresser. It's so obvious that he will be liking 20/20 more than playing test. And also earning some $ on the other hand.
I reckon that's why he tweets all these stuffs.

[Random Aussie]

Why should they care he isn't English

[truthseer]

If our players can live through their life without criticizing Rambo, it shouldn't be too hard for the English

[James]

English cricket and its snooty prejudiced eggshell walkers don't like it when a Flintoff or indeed a Pietersen presents problems and tensions within the game as they really are. We need more of these characters to give us honest assessments, candid interviews and of course a few giggles.

[Fireworks11]

Haha quite a cheeky remark.

[volcyz]

Wasn't even that offensive

[Sherlock]

Knight isn't that bad. Cork is pretty poor. I personally think Knight's comments about KP recently and KP's form in Tests have bought the snide comment by the latter.

[161 KPH]

Truthfully I cannot stand Nick Knight either, I just think he's awful in the com box.

[Derek Randall]

Originally Posted by James English cricket and its snooty prejudiced eggshell walkers don't like it when a Flintoff or indeed a Pietersen presents problems and tensions within the game as they really are. We need more of these characters to give us honest assessments, candid interviews and of course a few giggles.

You are playing to the crowd .
The England players know the rules end of story

[Eagle_Eye]

So it works one way with KP.... cant stand it when someone is telling it like it is about his lack of runs.

[Maximas]

ITs time for KP to apology for his injurious act. I'm sure ECB will admit it positively; after all KP is still a provisional Englishman and it’s not so easy. With this example ECB alerts others to be in order too.

[Robert]

I think KP was out of order for that comment, and deserved the punishment.

[Bewal Express]

What qualifications do you need to be commentator? Tony Cozier and CMJ are excellent commentators with a wonderful historical perspective of the game and i dont think they played at the higher levels. Compare them to Ravi(pay me enough and i will commentate to order) Shastri and there is world of difference.

[Random Aussie]

Originally Posted by moiez_no1 He said how did nick knight make his way into the commentary box ridiculous

Fair point, who was Nick Knight? He played some ODI right?

[omairsiddiqui]

Originally Posted by Random Aussie Fair point, who was Nick Knight? He played some ODI right?

Only thing Nick Knight is remembered for is playing the fastest ball in the world.

[Cricfan4eva]

If a commie can criticize player on air why should this tweet cause so much stir? Are players not allowed to have opinions?

[Robert]

Originally Posted by Random Aussie Fair point, who was Nick Knight? He played some ODI right?

He was a very good ODI opener. He also hit a test hundred.

Originally Posted by Cricfan4eva If a commie can criticize player on air why should this tweet cause so much stir? Are players not allowed to have opinions?

England players are not allowed to broadcast their opinions, under contract. KP has being fined for 'bringing cricket into disrepute'.

[James]

Originally Posted by Derek Randall You are playing to the crowd .-

No I just have a different opinion

[James]

The awkward moment when KP is batting today and Knight comes on commentary

[Namak_Halaal]

Knight is an inoffensive chap. But he is an inoffensive chap with a modest Test record who when Pietersen's one-day form was at its lowest, questioned his right to a place in the team. Pietersen respects stardom and celebrity and seems oblivious to the fact that Knight was one of the most effective England one-day players of his time. It is curious how long this has rankled.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-...ry/566080.html

[PIE_CHUCKER]

I dont usualy agree with anything KP says, but he has a point about Knick Knight!! Knick Knight is the most boring, negative commentator/person ive ever heard. He puts me to sleep when he is on air.

I hope Sky take note and fire him!!

[trogger]

Kp's whole persona just seems like a flimsy construct, he's an awkward thin skinned nerd always trying to act like one of the cool kids at the back of the bus but i for one don't buy it.

[The Muppets XI]

Nick Knight is paid by Sky to commentate, which he did. Pietersen is paid by the ECB to play cricket, not to pass judgement on the commentators picked by one of the ECB's main funders.

Btw why is it that everytime Pietersen is fined the amount is always undisclosed?

[Saj]

KP was tweeting shortly after play today that he was gutted about Delhi losing in the IPL.

Not tweeting that he was gutted that England couldn't bowl out West Indies today.

Interesting

[Maximas]

Originally Posted by The Muppets XI Btw why is it that everytime Pietersen is fined the amount is always undisclosed?

Maybe its too low according to IPL standard, and KP dont give a damn abt the figure.

[Zamee]

Originally Posted by Saj KP was tweeting shortly after play today that he was gutted about Delhi losing in the IPL. Not tweeting that he was gutted that England couldn't bowl out West Indies today. Interesting

Exactly, he is always yapping about how good DD is and how badly he misses them bla bla bla. No self-respect at all.