Pietersen's Ashes dream

Wednesday 16 February 2005 01:00 GMT

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The England batsman Kevin Pietersen returned home from South Africa yesterday outlining his determination to make his Test debut this summer against Australia in the Ashes.

The 24-year-old, who was yesterday withdrawn from the forthcoming England A tour to the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka as he is being given time to recover from a minor injury, averaged more than 150 in the one-day series defeat to South Africa, but is now looking to the longer form of the game.

"If you're an Englishman or Australian, then it's your dream to play in the Ashes. I'll be privileged if I do get the call. I must keep scoring runs, fielding well and contributing to make sure I'm given a chance. I won't adjust my style or technique if I do get selected for the Tests," Pietersen said.

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