Summary Pietersen has refused to rule out a spectacular return to Test cricket with his native South Africa.
LONDON (Agencies) - Born in Pietermaritzburg, Pietersen left South Africa 16 years ago and scored 8,181 runs at an average of 47.28 in 104 Tests for England after making his debut during the 2005 Ashes.
He was sacked by England in 2014 following the Ashes whitewash in Australia, becoming a much-travelled Twenty20 specialist as a result.
But while the 35-year-old still harbours unlikely hopes of representing England on the international stage again in the future, he has also considered a dramatic Test comeback with South Africa. He would be eligible to play for them in 2018, despite recent reservations from Faf du Plessis.
In February the Proteas T20 skipper pointed out Pietersen was English when asked about the possibility of him representing the country of his birth.
But in quotes on Cricket Australia s website, Pietersen said: "Yes, it is a thought in my head. If it happens, it happens, if it doesn t, it doesn t. Obviously, playing international is something I have done for a very long time.
"Do I miss playing international cricket? Do I miss batting in international cricket? Yes I do, very much, so you never know.
After his sacking by England, Pietersen again hit the headlines by releasing an autobiography containing a series of controversial claims.
