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Chris Wilson

Kevin Pietersen says tension remains with Graeme Swann after making up with Matt Prior and Andrew Strauss

Kevin Pietersen had a difficult relationship with teammates Graeme Swann and Matt Prior, while he was also at the centre of controversy regarding texts sent about Andrew Strauss - (Getty Images)

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen claims he has made up with ex-teammates Andrew Strauss and Matt Prior since retiring, but insists that Graeme Swann is still “not my guy”.

Pietersen, 45, played for England in all three formats between 2004 and 2014, but was a divisive figure who found himself at the centre of controversy several times, including in an episode in 2012 when he sent derogatory texts about teammate Andrew Strauss to South Africa players during a Test between the two sides.

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