Stats: Kevin Pieterson has highest Test batting average for England since 1980

Kevin Pietersen of England

Here is why England might have made a mistake in sacking batsman Kevin Pieterson. The right hander has the highest batting average for England since 1980. The stylish destructor averaged above 47, more than English greats like Graham Gooch and Michael Vaughan.

*Stats as on 10 February, 2014