23 Jul 2009

Pietersen ruled out of rest of Ashes series

8:39 am on 23 July 2009

England's top batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the rest of the Ashes cricket series, dealing the hosts' hopes of regaining the famous terracotta urn from Australia a serious blow.

Pietersen's out for up to 6 weeks following surgery on an Achilles tendon injury.

The BBC's Jonathan Agnew reports....

PLAY AUDIO: CRICKET VOICER TP

IN:.......PIETERSEN'S INJURY

OUT:...EDGBASTON NEXT WEEK.

DUR:...36SX