Summary England aks Channel Nine to apologise over allegations that Pietersen "cheated" during the Ashes.
LONDON (Agencies) - The England and Wales Cricket Board requested an apology from Channel Nine over allegations that Kevin Pietersen "cheated" during the Ashes, British media reported on Thursday.
The Australian broadcaster said England and Australia players used special tape on their bats to prevent edges being detected on Hot Spot technology.
England batsman Pietersen, the only player named, denied what he called "hurtful lies".
A Channel Nine spokesperson said: "We are not commenting at this stage."
Both teams will meet with International Cricket Council general manager Geoff Allardice before the fourth Test at Chester-le-Street, which starts on Friday.
But the governing body insisted those involved will discuss the controversial decision review system rather than the alleged use of silicone tape on bats, which is within the laws of the game.
"These media reports are totally incorrect," said ICC chief executive Dave Richardson.
"Geoff Allardice is meeting with both teams and umpires to see how we can best use the DRS and the available technology. It has nothing to do with any players."
Former England seamer Matthew Hoggard criticised the claims, telling BBC Sport: "You can t just accuse one person of cheating.
"It s not even against the rules. You re allowed to put silicone tape on you bat if you want to, but I don t think the batters are."
