5 T20 Specialists we wish still played international cricket

2. Kevin Pietersen

India v England - 4th One Day International

How very English it is to make a maverick the scapegoat of a poor tour! Pietersen was unceremoniously sacked by the ECB after England’s crushing 5-0 defeat to Australia in the Ashes series of 2013/14, despite being the top run scorer.

Looking at the recent Ashes squad, he’d have been able to make an impact, particularly when Gary Ballance was the reserve batsman. What’s more is that he could have played a key part in England’s one-day set-up, particularly as he’s a very aggressive player.

England’s loss has been the T20 circuit’s gain and he’s been loved everywhere he’s been, except for Brisbane. He’s already announced that 2018 will be his final year on the pitch, so let’s savour him while we get the chance.