Kevin Pietersen: Batsman's England career over

Kevin Pietersen's England career is over after he was dropped for the West Indies tour and the World Twenty20.

The 33-year-old was informed by the England and Wales Cricket Board this week that he is not longer in their plans after the miserable Ashes tour.

ECB managing director Paul Downton said: "The time is right to rebuild not only the team but also the team ethic."

Pietersen said: "I will continue to play but deeply regret that it won't be for England."

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