Kevin Pietersen is ‘flattered’ by Steve Waugh criticism

Kevin Pietersen 'flattered' by Steve Waugh criticism

London: Kevin Pietersen admitted to being “flattered” at the interest shown in him by Steve Waugh after the Australia great told England to steer clear of giving the controversial batsman Test recall. Waugh, one of the outstanding batsmen of his generation, said Pietersen “may have been a great player but I wouldn’t class him as one now”. READ ALSO: Steve Waugh feels England must overlook Kevin Pietersen

However, Pietersen refused to engage in a war of words with the former Australia captain, telling his Twitter followers: “I grew up idolising guys like Steve Waugh, so for him to be even commenting on my situation is quite flattering. He’s a legend! Love him!” ALSO READ: Clarke backs Pietersen to play in Ashes 2015

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South Africa-born batsman Pietersen has not played for England since being axed last year following the team’s 5-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia. But the 34-year-old has repeatedly insisted he wants to regain his place in the England set-up.