Surrey must be pressuming that Pietersen is either going to get a central contract at some point or will not be with them next season.
There is no way you could have those 2 in the same dressing room.
The thing is he was not a regular in our 4 day side, so being offered the captaincy, plus seemingly a double your money package was something of a no brainer.
No.
The qualification to play for England is what you are referring to.
Like Ryan Harris, he is entitled to a UK passport, in his case through marriage, which will mean he is not classed as an overseas player.
Nope.
He is with us next year. However his wife is British and she is out to have a baby and they are now staying in the UK, so he flips over to a UK player as he will not be playing State Cricket down under.
Well we do not want an Aussie as they are touring here next season, same with New Zealand. India do not normally let their players have a season in County Cricket. Chanderpaul would be an option, but Durham or Warwicks seem to be his destinations. Not sure about Pakistan and they do play series...
Whilst we need to bring in a batsman or 2, maybe even an overseas player as batsman next season. However the lack of a decent batting coach, coupled with players struggling to get out of one day mode, means we will struggle to build innings.