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Pietersen out as England captain

Kevin Pietersen has left his position as England captain in the wake of his rift with coach Peter Moores.

BBC Sport understands Moores will also leave his post but it is unclear if the duo have resigned or been sacked.

The England and Wales Cricket Board held an emergency meeting on Tuesday evening where it is believed an initial decision to sack the pair was approved.

But further meetings have since been taking place on Wednesday with a view to resolving the escalating crisis.

BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew said he had been told by an ECB spokesman that Pietersen and Moores had not tendered their resignations.

Read the full story here: BBC News