Pietersen ‘outstanding’ but England return unlikely, says Alec Stewart:

• Surrey director of cricket praises 34-year-old batsman

• ‘He’s been as good as gold with us … he has been outstanding’

Alec Stewart, Surrey’s director of cricket, has praised Kevin Pietersen’s “outstanding” character but admitted the batsman’s chances of an England return are slim.

Pietersen has rejoined Surrey to play in County Championship Division Two in an effort to win a Test recall for the Ashes this summer. The 34-year-old was sacked by the England and Wales Cricket Board after the 2013-14 Ashes whitewash but Stewart revealed he has never had any problems with his attitude.

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