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Batsman Kevin Pietersen says returning to the England side and playing in the Ashes would "like being reborn".

Pietersen, who was sacked by England in 2014, says he wants a face-to-face meeting with new England cricket chief Colin Graves as he steps up his bid for an international comeback after revealing he had spoken to Graves on the telephone.

"I have had conversations with the chairman but I think what we need to do is sit down and do it face to face. I don't think me speaking on a telephone is the way forward in making big decisions."

"Playing international cricket is something I've dreamt of as a child. Given an opportunity it's like being reborn or starting a career again."

This clip is from Test Match Special, Friday 20 March 2015.