South African-born Pietersen gave credence to longstanding rumours that his relationship with Moores was in trouble by telling Sunday's News of the World newspaper: 'This situation is not healthy, we have to make sure it is settled as soon as possible and certainly before we fly off to the West Indies. --PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
LONDON - KEVIN Pietersen has resigned as England captain after his relationship with team coach Peter Moores broke down, Sky News reported on Wednesday.
Sky said Pietersen had stepped down after losing his power struggle with Moores, whom Pietersen believed lacked the tactical and technical know-how of a top international coach.
South African-born Pietersen gave credence to longstanding rumours that his relationship with Moores was in trouble by telling Sunday's News of the World newspaper: 'This situation is not healthy, we have to make sure it is settled as soon as possible and certainly before we fly off to the West Indies.
'Everybody has to have the same aims and pull in the same direction for the good of the England team.' There was no immediate reaction from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Pietersen was appointed captain in August after Michael Vaughan resigned. -- AFP
