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Kevin Pietersen retires from England one-day cricket


England star player Kevin Pietersen retired from all forms of international limited overs cricket. He will remain available for Test match player only.


Pietersen said, "After a great deal of thought and deliberation, I am today announcing my retirement from international one-day cricket. I am immensely proud of my achievements in the one-day game, and still wish to be considered for selection for England in Test cricket."

He has scored 4,184 runs with an average of 42 in ODI and averages 38 in international T20 cricket.

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