Graeme Swann has rubbished Kevin Pietersen’s claim of a bullying culture in the England dressing room - and suggested that the sacked batsman has been guilty of bullying Matt Prior. In his autobiography, Pietersen claimed that England's bowlers ruled with fear and demanded apologies for fielding mistakes. Swann on Monday called the suggestions 'codswallop' before learning on Tuesday that an England and Wales Cricket Board document on Pietersen's behaviour alleges that the South African had referred to him as a 'c**t'. Graeme Swann(background) has rubbished Kevin Pietersen's claims of bullying in the England camp . Pietersen, pictured during the last Ashes series, told his side of the story in his new autobiography . Swann was given light treatment compared to wicket-keeper Matt Prior, though, with Pietersen reserving most of his personal criticism for the Sussex man. But, according to Swann, bowlers knew where the line was and, in his opinion, Pietersen's assassination of Prior can be considered as bullying. 'There was absolutely no bullying. Sure, bowlers shout at fielders if they are out of position or not concentrating,' he wrote in The Sun. 'A bowler or wicketkeeper delivers a bit of a kick up the backside - just like a goalkeeper shouts at his centre-half. This is international sport, not the Under-11s. Pietersen, pictured celebrating England's Ashes win in 2011 with Matt Prior, reserving personal criticism for the Sussex man in his new book . VIDEO Pietersen blasts former England 'regime' 'If Kevin or other players can't take a b*****king for being unprofessional, for being out of position or seemingly not trying, they are in the wrong business. I must stress bowlers never had a go at fielders for dropping catches or a genuine mistake. It was when somebody was out of position or too busy waving to the crowd.' Swann did concede that Pietersen's claims that Jonathan Trott 'cracked' during a game in Bangladesh after such an incident carried some truth, but insisted that Pietersen had 'misinterpreted' things. It is Pietersen's words about Prior which anger Swann the most, though. Known as 'Big Cheese' in the England squad, Pietersen accuses Prior of being a back-stabber, 'horrendous' and 'embarrassing' amongst other things. Swann feels his criticism is unfair, considering it was Prior who actively sought Pietersen's reintergration into the England team after the text-gate scandal of 2012. 'It is Kevin's attacks on Prior and (Andy) Flower that really annoy me. Matt is the most passionate bloke about protecting the team environment. He was the voice of the dressing room,' he added. 'Kevin obviously doesn't realise Matt was the guy who really fought to get him back in the team after the Andrew Strauss messages business in 2012. 'Matt was the one guy telling everyone we must work with Kevin, that he's a brilliant batsman and we need his talent. Cheese was the one bloke who picked up the phone to Kevin. Swann, pictured celebrating with Pietersen in 2008, feels his former England team-mate has been unfair . 'Now Kevin has written a whole chapter assassinating him, even having a pop at him for taking his bike to New Zealand. Kevin's attack on Matt is, dare I say it, a bit like bullying.' Speaking at a question and answer session in Manchester on Tuesday, Pietersen accused Swann of letting England down when he left last winter's Ashes Tour to retire through injury. Upon getting back from Australia, Swann praised Pietersen's attitude on tour, and stands by that viewpoint. Pietersen attack on former England head coach Andy Flower (right) has also angered Swann . 'I've said all along that Kevin was fine in Australia until the point I left the tour before the Fourth Test,' he added. 'So what changed? It must have something to do with Prior and Flower because he seems to have a vendetta. And, of course, he has a book to sell. 'Well, there is one ever-present feature in all this. Kevin shouldn't be called KP, he should be called CD - Common Denominator.'
Graeme Swann has rubbished Kevin Pietersen's claims of bullying among the England cricket team .
Swann believes Pietersen is guilty of bullying Matt Prior .
Former England bowler was given light treatment compared to wicket-keeper  Prior in Pietersen's new book .
Pietersen launched new autobiography on Tuesday night .
Graeme Swann has rubbished Kevin Pietersen’s claim of a bullying culture in the England dressing room - and suggested that the sacked batsman has been guilty of bullying Matt Prior. In his autobiography, Pietersen claimed that England's bowlers ruled with fear and demanded apologies for fielding mistakes. Swann on Monday called the suggestions 'codswallop' before learning on Tuesday that an England and Wales Cricket Board document on Pietersen's behaviour alleges that the South African had referred to him as a 'c**t'. Graeme Swann(background) has rubbished Kevin Pietersen's claims of bullying in the England camp . Pietersen, pictured during the last Ashes series, told his side of the story in his new autobiography . Swann was given light treatment compared to wicket-keeper Matt Prior, though, with Pietersen reserving most of his personal criticism for the Sussex man. But, according to Swann, bowlers knew where the line was and, in his opinion, Pietersen's assassination of Prior can be considered as bullying. 'There was absolutely no bullying. Sure, bowlers shout at fielders if they are out of position or not concentrating,' he wrote in The Sun. 'A bowler or wicketkeeper delivers a bit of a kick up the backside - just like a goalkeeper shouts at his centre-half. This is international sport, not the Under-11s. Pietersen, pictured celebrating England's Ashes win in 2011 with Matt Prior, reserving personal criticism for the Sussex man in his new book . VIDEO Pietersen blasts former England 'regime' 'If Kevin or other players can't take a b*****king for being unprofessional, for being out of position or seemingly not trying, they are in the wrong business. I must stress bowlers never had a go at fielders for dropping catches or a genuine mistake. It was when somebody was out of position or too busy waving to the crowd.' Swann did concede that Pietersen's claims that Jonathan Trott 'cracked' during a game in Bangladesh after such an incident carried some truth, but insisted that Pietersen had 'misinterpreted' things. It is Pietersen's words about Prior which anger Swann the most, though. Known as 'Big Cheese' in the England squad, Pietersen accuses Prior of being a back-stabber, 'horrendous' and 'embarrassing' amongst other things. Swann feels his criticism is unfair, considering it was Prior who actively sought Pietersen's reintergration into the England team after the text-gate scandal of 2012. 'It is Kevin's attacks on Prior and (Andy) Flower that really annoy me. Matt is the most passionate bloke about protecting the team environment. He was the voice of the dressing room,' he added. 'Kevin obviously doesn't realise Matt was the guy who really fought to get him back in the team after the Andrew Strauss messages business in 2012. 'Matt was the one guy telling everyone we must work with Kevin, that he's a brilliant batsman and we need his talent. Cheese was the one bloke who picked up the phone to Kevin. Swann, pictured celebrating with Pietersen in 2008, feels his former England team-mate has been unfair . 'Now Kevin has written a whole chapter assassinating him, even having a pop at him for taking his bike to New Zealand. Kevin's attack on Matt is, dare I say it, a bit like bullying.' Speaking at a question and answer session in Manchester on Tuesday, Pietersen accused Swann of letting England down when he left last winter's Ashes Tour to retire through injury. Upon getting back from Australia, Swann praised Pietersen's attitude on tour, and stands by that viewpoint. Pietersen attack on former England head coach Andy Flower (right) has also angered Swann . 'I've said all along that Kevin was fine in Australia until the point I left the tour before the Fourth Test,' he added. 'So what changed? It must have something to do with Prior and Flower because he seems to have a vendetta. And, of course, he has a book to sell. 'Well, there is one ever-present feature in all this. Kevin shouldn't be called KP, he should be called CD - Common Denominator.'
Graeme Swann has rubbished Kevin Pietersen’s claim been guilty of bullying Matt Prior. In his Kevin Pietersen's claims of bullying in the his new autobiography . Swann was given light treatment compared to wicket-keeper Matt Prior, Pietersen's reintergration into the England team Manchester on Tuesday, Pietersen accused Swann of