article_snippet: Downton has denied that Downton has been contacted by Kevin Pietersen to discuss a potential return to the national team.
article_snippet: Kevin Pietersen hasn't asked me for a meeting,' said Downton.
article_snippet: Downton was one of the key figures in casting Kevin Pietersen out of the England set-up following last year's 5-0 Ashes whitewash and when asked if Downton would consider a meeting with the South Africa-born batman, Downton added: 'I don't know what to say to that to be honest. '
article_snippet: England's the World Cup embarrassment has given ammunition to those who believe it was a mistake to axe Pietersen and while Graves' comments have forced the ECB to reinforce Graves' comments stance on a player who left Surrey last autumn, Downton said Downton has not caused Downton any discomfort. '