KP 'flattered' by Waugh blast

London - Kevin Pietersen has admitted to being "flattered" at the interest shown in him by Steve Waugh after the Australia great told England to steer clear of giving the controversial batsman a Test recall.

Waugh, one of the outstanding batsmen of his generation, said Pietersen "may have been a great player but I wouldn't class him as one now".

However, Pietersen refused to engage in a war of words with the former Australia captain, telling his Twitter followers: "I grew up idolising guys like Steve Waugh, so for him to be even commenting on my situation is quite flattering. He's a legend! Love him!"