WHAT A LOAD OF BAILS.

(From The Daily Star)

Byline: From MARTIN ROGERS in Melbourne

KEVIN PIETERSEN last night furiously snapped back at Australia coach John Buchanan and insisted suggestions he is not a team player were "ridiculous". Pietersen was left fuming after Buchanan claimed the batting star was alienated from his team-mates and cared more for personal glory than team success. Buchanan's comments thrust Pietersen's role in the team back into the spotlight and raised further questions over his relationship with captain Andrew Flintoff. But the South Africa-born powerhouse came out fighting in an explosive interview before the team flew to Sydney yesterday. Pietersen said: …