07 March,2011 12:03 PM IST | | AFP
England batsman Kevin Pietersen said on Monday he was saddened and devastated at having to pull out of the World Cup because he needs a hernia operation.
"Sad to leave India.. Love the people & the hospitality!! Alvida doston (Goodbye friends)," he wrote on his Twitter account.
"I fly home tonight. Out of the WC & IPL.. Absolutely devastated!!" he said.
The batsman's early departure from the World Cup raises questions over his future in the 50-over form of the game, with Pietersen having frequently complained about a crammed international schedule.
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Pietersen is due to earn around $650,000 (400,000 pounds) playing for IPL side the Deccan Chargers this season.
However, England would like their star batsman to be well-rested ahead of a busy home season of international cricket, featuring series against Sri Lanka and India.
