Du Plessis rules out Pietersen South Africa switch

Omnisports 04:17 - 18 February 2016

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Kevin Pietersen would not be considered by South Africa in the future as he is seen as English, says T20 skipper Faf du Plessis.

South Africa Twenty20 captain Faf du Plessis has ruled out Kevin Pietersen making a shock switch to the Proteas despite being overlooked by England

Former England bowler Darren Gough had suggested Pietersen could look a playing for the country of his birth from 2018 after being shunned by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Pietersen has not played for England since the 2013-14 Ashes defeat despite continuing to score runs around the world in T20 competitions.

"KP is a player who's had a great career for England," he told a news conference. "But certainly, from a South African perspective….he's English."

Pietersen has made no public comment about any intention of representing South Africa.