England star Kevin Pietersen retired from international limited overs cricket, a decision which took the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) by surprise.
Pietersen, who will continue to be available for Test selection, said in a statement he wished to step aside in order to give the next generation of players a chance to bed in before the 2015 World Cup.
The 32-year-old's decision comes just three months before England are due to launch the defence of their Twenty20 World Cup crown in September.
Pietersen retires from limited overs cricket
England star Kevin Pietersen retired from international limited overs cricket, a decision which took the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) by surprise.
Pietersen, who will continue to be available for Test selection, said in a statement he wished to step aside in order to give the next generation of players a chance to bed in before the 2015 World Cup.
The 32-year-old's decision comes just three months before England are due to launch the defence of their Twenty20 World Cup crown in September.
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