England captain Alastair Cook says Kevin Pietersen's autobiography has "tarnished" one of the most successful eras for the national team.
Cook told the BBC he did not recognise "the culture of bullying" Pietersen alleges occurred in the dressing room.
He added he "feels hurt" by the claims in the book, published on Thursday.
"I think it's been a really sad week for cricket. We have to draw a line under it at some stage and this is a good time," the 29-year-old said.
Cook and Pietersen, 34, last played together in January as England were beaten 5-0 in an Ashes series by Australia.
Cook told the BBC he did not recognise "the culture of bullying" Pietersen alleges occurred in the dressing room.
He added he "feels hurt" by the claims in the book, published on Thursday.
"I think it's been a really sad week for cricket. We have to draw a line under it at some stage and this is a good time," the 29-year-old said.
Cook and Pietersen, 34, last played together in January as England were beaten 5-0 in an Ashes series by Australia.