KEVIN PIETERSEN has NOT been offered an England central contract.
The ECB tonight named the 10 players to be given 12-month deals which run until September 30, 2013.
But Pietersen’s name was not among the list — just as SunSport exclusively revealed last night.
It means the Surrey star’s chances of being chosen for England’s four-Test tour to India in November have taken another hit.
And his county future at the Oval is now also in doubt as the ECB will no longer pay his wages.
Pietersen has not played for England since sending derogatory texts to the South African team about ex-Test skipper Andrew Strauss.
An ECB statement said: “In respect to Kevin Pietersen discussions are ongoing and they remain private.”
The 10 players awarded contracts are James Anderson, Ian Bell, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Alastair Cook, Steven Finn, Eoin Morgan, Matt Prior, Graeme Swann and Jonathan Trott.
In addition, Jonny Bairstow, Ravi Bopara, Craig Kieswetter and Graham Onions have been handed incremental contracts.
National selector Geoff Miller said: “Congratulations to Graham Onions who is the one addition to the list of players who have been awarded increment contracts.
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