The Guardian (UK) | by Matt Scott | Wed, Jan 7
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Kevin Pietersen's sudden resignation from the England captaincy is a massive blow for Adidas. The German sportswear firm signed the Hampshire batsman on a five-year deal in October after Pietersen had ended his £1m-plus association with his then bat promoter, Woodworm, when it became...
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