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Kevin Pietersen ruled out of final Test against New Zealand with knee injury

Pietersen ruled out of final Test
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Kevin Pietersen is omitted from England's final Test match against New Zealand after being ruled out for six to eight weeks with a knee injury.

England batsman Kevin Pietersen will play no part in his side's final Test match against New Zealand in Auckland due to a knee injury.

The 32-year-old has been carrying the problem throughout the series, which is currently tied at 0-0 due to weather-affected matches.

While Pietersen has been playing through the injury, the ECB have confirmed that the batsman will be sidelined for six to eight weeks.

A statement said: "Recent scans confirm an injury to the right knee with bone bruising and possible cartilage damage to the kneecap. [Pietersen] will return to the UK for further investigations and specialist review."

The blow has also hampered Pietersen's Indian Premier League commitments.

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