'Pietersen fan' David Cameron not amused with star's sacking

British Prime Minister David Cameron has come ahead in his defence of exiled England batsman Kevin Pietersen, saying that there was a 'powerful argument' in favour of the star batsman.

Pietersen was axed from all England duty, with officials at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) citing a need 'to rebuild not only the team but also the team ethic and philosophy' following the side's 5-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia, although his departure has provoked a huge public backlash.

According to Sport24, one of Pietersen's most prominent supporters has been his friend and British TV host Piers Morgan, who has been scathing of the decision to call time on his England career.

Although Morgan was previously editor of a newspaper, which was a staunch critic of Cameron's Conservative-led coalition government, however, Cameron admitted that he found himself in 'sympathy' with Morgan regarding Pietersen as he is an 'enormous' Pietersen fan and had some of his most enjoyable times watching him playing.

Cameron further said that he thought that Morgan was making quite a powerful argument over the decision to axe Pietersen in a radio show even though he does not often have sympathy for the vocal TV personality.

However, Cameron said that even though he believes that Pietersen's 47.28 average in Tests is remarkable, he will let the England selectors pick the England team and stay out of any decisions concerning Pietersen.