Blame it on Warne,says Gooch

Unfortunately I think he has been influenced a little bit by Shane Warne at Hampshire, Gooch told BBC Radio 5 Live. Warne was a great motivator as a player but,as one of the all-time icons of the game,he doesnt really believe in coaching. He had his own run-ins with John Buchanan,the former Australia coach,and similarly may be Pietersen doesnt like the style of Peter Moores coaching, Gooch said.

Ford gets Kent OK

Meanwhile,Graham Ford,tipped to take over if truce efforts fall apart,will have no problem leaving his current employers county side Kent,which has promised not to come in the way if its director of cricket gets the high-profile job. Graham has been linked to a number of jobs in the last year or so,such as India and New Zealand, said Kent chief executive Paul Millman. So far,he has been incredibly loyal but our position has always been that if Graham or any member of staff has a great career opportunity,we wouldnt stand in their way.