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Pietersen devastated by World Cup blow

Updated on: 07 March,2011 12:03 PM IST  | 
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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.

Pietersen devastated by World Cup blow

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.

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.

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