Kevin Pietersen named in England Twenty20 squad

Kevin Pietersen missed the ODI series against New Zealand and the ICC Champions Trophy.

Written by Reuters
London | June 21, 2013 11:36 AM IST

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Kevin Pietersen has been named in England8217;s 14-man squad for a two-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand after returning from a knee injury,the England and Wales Cricket Board ECB said on Thursday.

Pietersen,England8217;s most explosive batsman,missed their one-day series against New Zealand as well as the Champions Trophy competition,fuelling speculation he could be a doubt for the Ashes.

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A statement on the ECB website http://www.ecb.co.uk said Pietersen would join the squad for the second match against New Zealand provided he successfully completes a county championship game for Surrey beginning on June 21.

England face New Zealand on June 25 and 27 while the home five-test Ashes series against Australia starts in Nottingham on July 10.

England are through to the Champions Trophy final and will face either India or Sri Lanka on Sunday.