Jonny Bairstow will replace the injured Kevin Pietersen in the final Test against New Zealand at Eden Park, England captain Alastair Cook has confirmed.
England must go into the series decider without Pietersen, who is to fly home because of an injury in his right knee from which he will take at least six to eight weeks to recover.
“Kevin Pietersen is a great player, and will be missed. But it gives an opportunity to Jonny Bairstow coming in.” said Cook.
England must now hope that a best-case six-to-eight week recovery period - without surgery - will have Pietersen back in time for the Champions Trophy and Ashes beyond, and maybe even May’s return series at home to the Kiwis.
England must go into the series decider without Pietersen, who is to fly home because of an injury in his right knee from which he will take at least six to eight weeks to recover.
“Kevin Pietersen is a great player, and will be missed. But it gives an opportunity to Jonny Bairstow coming in.” said Cook.
England must now hope that a best-case six-to-eight week recovery period - without surgery - will have Pietersen back in time for the Champions Trophy and Ashes beyond, and maybe even May’s return series at home to the Kiwis.
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