Pietersen's England pledge

Kevin Pietersen is adamant he has no intention of risking his England career © Getty Images

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Kevin Pietersen insists there is "no way in the world" he would put his England career at risk to play in the Indian Premier League.

The ECB this week toughened its stance against "unofficial events" around the globe, making it clear players tempted to sign up for such tournaments will be jeopardising their chances of being picked to represent the country.

And as the Indian Premier League clashes with the English domestic season and international commitments for Pietersen and his England team-mates, it also rules out their participation in that competition.

"There's no way in this world I'd turn my back on England," said Pietersen. "It's not something I'm particularly interested in.

"Money's not really too important - it's not as if I need money right now. I'm really enjoying doing what I'm doing," he told BBC radio from the England camp in New Zealand.

"I love playing for England, I love playing for the spectators. England has given me a fantastic opportunity to a fantastic life at the moment.

"So I'm fully committed 100 per cent to playing for England, to winning games for England, to scoring thousands more runs for England.

"I love playing for England and there will be nothing that will lure me away. I'm really enjoying what I'm doing.

"It's a great challenge, challenging myself against the best players in the world in Test and one-day cricket."