Andrew Strauss uses 'obscene epithet' for Kevin Pietersen

Former England captain Andrew Strauss found himself involved in a fresh row regarding Kevin Pietersen after making highly offensive comments about his former Test colleague while broadcasting on Saturday

London: Former England captain Andrew Strauss found himself involved in a fresh row regarding Kevin Pietersen after making highly offensive comments about his former Test colleague while broadcasting on Saturday.

Kevin Pietersen (right) and Former England captain Andrew Strauss

Sky Sports commentator Strauss, believing he was off the air in a break in play during the Lord’s bicentenary match between MCC and the Rest of the World, reportedly used a particularly obscene epithet to describe Pietersen. But although Strauss’s remarks weren’t heard by Sky viewers, they were picked up on an overseas app receiving a continuous feed of the Sky commentary.

A brief statement issued by Sky said: “Earlier comments were made during a break in play which were heard overseas. We apologise for the language used.”

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