Pietersen expects to be fit for England’s first Test against Sri Lanka
April 19th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANILondon, Apr 19 (ANI): Kevin Pietersen, who is enjoying his extended break away from due to injury, expects to be fit for England’s first Test of the summer against Sri Lanka.
Pietersen flew home from India with a hernia problem, although medical advice suggested the injury would not have deteriorated significantly if he had played through the pain.
He has since undergone an operation and has been spending time with his family instead of participating in the Indian Premier League, as he was contracted to do if fit.
“I’m not raring to go right now, not at all. I’m enjoying this break, it’s amazing. I’ve not had a break like this for seven years, playing for England. It’s something I’ve really enjoyed. But I’m [doing] rehab three, four, five times a week trying to get things right, just making sure I get myself strong, get myself fit,” The Guardian quoted him, as saying.
“I haven’t picked up a cricket bat of late, I haven’t even seen a cricket bat except on TV watching the IPL. I’ll start playing probably in the middle of May and try and get ready to prove my fitness for the first Test match,” Pietersen said.
Pietersen’s teammate Stuart Broad also left the World Cup early after suffering a broken rib. He is hoping to feature for Nottinghamshire before the Sri Lanka series. (ANI)
- Kevin Pietersen says he is hungry for runs - May 25, 2011
- Pietersen out with injury, Morgan is replacement (Lead) - Mar 07, 2011
- Kevin Pietersen ruled out of World Cup - Mar 07, 2011
- Prior wants another chance to open batting in World Cup quarterfinal - Mar 24, 2011
- I'm not done yet, says Strauss - May 16, 2011
- Confident with the squad we have: Clarke - Aug 04, 2011
- Players back injured Ponting to play in Boxing Day Test - Dec 23, 2010
- Broad retains his place, Bresnan recalled in England squad - Jul 17, 2011
- Bellerive Oval doesn't seem to miss Ponting - Feb 24, 2012
- Pietersen will be England's X-factor, feel Vaughan and Warne - Jul 16, 2011
- Sydney Test 'perfect moment' to bow out of Test cricket: Collingwood - Jan 06, 2011
- Never had to work as hard in a Test match : Pietersen - Jul 23, 2011
- Tremlett plans to bounce out India at Lord's - Jul 20, 2011
- Bell thanks India for recalling him in Trent Bridge Test - Oct 19, 2011
- Watson needs another week to recover fully - Feb 11, 2012
Tags: broken rib, cricket bat, england, first test, fitness, guardian, India, ipl, kevin pietersen, london, medical advice, nottinghamshire, premier league, seven years, spending time, sri lanka, teammate, test match, world cup