Kevin Pietersen is set to meet with England captain Andrew Strauss next week as he seeks to salvage his international career.
It is understood the pair will meet following the conclusion of the third Test match at Lord's in the wake of text messages sent by Pietersen to members of the South African team during the second match of the series at Headingley.
Reports on Sunday morning allege that Pietersen described Strauss in offensive terms in one of the messages and offered advice to the South Africans on how to dismiss the skipper.
Pietersen's camp would not comment on the content of the texts on Sunday, but former England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Lord MacLaurin said he fears the 32-year-old could have played his final game for England if the reports are proven to be accurate.
Pietersen has apologised to England for the texts but has not divulged their specific content, and it is thought his international career will remain on hold until negotiations with the ECB are concluded.
MacLaurin, chairman of the ECB for six years from 1997, feels that if the allegations are proven, then Pietersen's England career is over.
He told Five Live's Sportsweek programme: "I think the Kevin Pietersen thing is pretty sad and pretty serious for cricket, the ECB are capable of dealing with the matter as they see fit.
"Nobody is bigger than the game and history is littered with sports stars who believe they are bigger than the game and business people too.
"They usually end up halfway down the batting order.
"If the reports in the papers are true.....I think Mr Pietersen will never play for England again."
MacLaurin also pointed to Pietersen's apparent lack of popularity during his county career in England as well as with the national team.
He said: "If you look at the record of the gentleman concerned he hasn't been greatly loved at Hampshire, at Nottinghamshire or at Surrey or in the England dressing room."
what do you think?
lucy3638
My first reaction Kevin Pietersen should not play for England again. Then I think every one should be given a second chance, he should be given a final warning to his future conduct.. When you play players from another country in the national team it stops the natural progression of English players. At the end of the day the final decision should be left to the England captain.
Gary Pearson
I think Greg is right on both counts. If KP has nothing to hide then show the texts. He has got too big for his Cricket Boots..... Swanny is just as arrogant. Should anyone field badly when Swanny bowls he stands there doing a "Double T-pot" & has a go at the fielder, but should he do anything wrong....nothing said.
Greg Robinson
10:43am on 19/8/2012
A great player yes,but be thinks the team revolves round him.sadly I think its the end of the road for kp.I feel swanny the same,no respect for the captain.hope I'm wrong.