08/10/2013

Kevin Pietersen Accepts Libel Damages From Specsavers

England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has accepted undisclosed libel damages over a Specsavers advertisement.

It implied that he may have tampered with his bat.

Specsavers used a photo of Pietersen in their "Should have gone to Specsavers" ads in August.

The firm accepted that Pietersen did not behave in the manner that was suggested.

The cricketer did not attend the hearing at London's Crown Court.

Specsavers have apologised and removed the advert from circulation.

Pietersen tweeted that he is donating the damages to the JCB Trust.

(CD/JP)

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