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Report: Kevin Pietersen, Colin Graves to hold talks over England return

The incoming England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves will reportedly hold a meeting with Kevin Pietersen to open the door for an England return.

Colin Graves, the incoming England and Wales Cricket Board chairman, has reportedly spoken to Kevin Pietersen regarding a return to the England side.

The 34-year-old was sacked from international duties 13 months ago in the wake of a crushing 5-0 Ashes defeat against Australia and told that his England playing days appeared to be over.

However, Graves has since hinted that a comeback could be on the cards, and BBC Sport claims that a meeting will be held with Pietersen when he arrives back from Australia, where he is currently working as a pundit.

The news comes just a day after national selector James Whitaker categorically ruled out a return to the national side for the man who scored 8,181 runs in his 104 Tests for England.

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Kevin Pietersen of England bats during day three of 4th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Emirates Durham ICG on August 11, 2013
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