Andrew Strauss Backs Pietersen To Perform

London: Andrew Strauss expects Kevin Pietersen, who he succeeded as the England captain, to bounce back on the tour of the West Indies after the batsman's resignation as the team's leader.

Pietersen stood down on the same day the coach Peter Moores was sacked and Strauss is in the process of remoulding the squad ahead of their departure for the Caribbean on Wednesday.

"I've spoken to KP a few times and I've been very pleasantly surprised by his attitude," Strauss told BBC Sports week. "I have no doubt that he will go to the West Indies and get millions of runs.

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