CORRECTED-Cricket-Pietersen smashes triple ton to boost England recall hopes

LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen hit a superb triple century, a career-best, for Surrey on Monday to offer a reminder of his talents ahead of new England cricket director Andrew Strauss' first news conference.

Pietersen, sacked by England last year but desperate for a recall, brought up his 300 with his 11th six against Leicestershire. (editing by Justin Palmer)