The Ashes 2013-14: 3 Players who didn't deliver for England in the Ashes

2. Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen has been really disappointing in the Ashes series, in which he always fell against the Victorian bowler Peter Siddle. Poor form is understandable, but making a consistent habit of it reflects poorly on the skills and the talent of a champion player. Kevin Pietersen is a naturally aggressive player. He always tries to keep the score-board ticking. One of his favorite shots is the flick through the mid-wicket region. Australia had really worked on their plan against KP. Australia kept one or two fielders in the catching mid-wicket region, and continuously bowled in-swinging delivers on middle and leg line, to which Pietersen does nit have an answer.

Kevin Pietersen so far has scored only 165 runs from his 6 innings, averaging only 27.50. He has made only one half centuries in the series so far, and his highest score in the series is just 53.

Kevin Pietersen had to focus on the game much more, and have to think well about his shot-selection. Otherwise, i’am worried that, we would not see him much more in the future.