Pietersen may never play in England again say Jones

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Geraint Jones says that Kevin Pietersen may have played his last professional game of cricket in England.

Pietersen was recently fired by England in February has said that "I will continue to play but deeply regret that it won't be for England."

The news of Pietersen being removed from the team was given by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). He has been considered as England's all-time leading run-scorer across all formats and he scored 8,181 runs at an average of 47 in 104 Tests, in addition to 4,440 runs in 136 one-day internationals and 1,176 runs in 37 Twenty20s.

Pietersen responded to his removal saying "Playing cricket for my country has been an honour. Every time I pulled on the England shirt was a moment of huge pride for me and that is something that will live with me forever."

He adds "Although I am obviously very sad the incredible journey has come to an end, I'm also hugely proud of what we, as a team, have achieved over the past nine years. I believe I have a great deal still to give as a cricketer."

On the other hand, former international team mate Jones said "An English county may pick him up for Twenty20 cricket next year but if they don't I think he's gone. Kevin's not featuring in four-day cricket these days so he could turn into one of those touring world T20 players. I think there's a very good chance we won't see him out in the middle again in England."

Pietersen thinks that he still stand a chance in going back to the national team but Jones said that s actions where different from what he is saying.

Jones said "If you look at his performances in the last 12 months and the fact that he doesn't play in the four-day format any more, he simply can't play international cricket. You have to show some commitment and desire for a county side to warrant selection by England to back up all the chat. If Kevin's serious he will go and play for a county next year and commit to everything, four-day cricket and all, but I can't see that happening."

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