Former England captain and all-rounder Andrew Flintoff believes that Kevin Pietersen will perform at his best in the coming Test series against India.
"When Kevin's got a point to prove he usually proves it with the bat. I think Alastair Cook might benefit from this. He might get KP at his best," Andrew told BBC.
"When people get on his case he comes out swinging and scores runs. We saw that when he came into the international game in South Africa and he just kept scoring hundreds. In his last innings, he got a hundred at Headingley and saved England," he added.
Pietersen was added to England squad after a successful reintegration process.
Flintoff also expects Pietersen's reintegration to be more difficult for certain teammates than it will be for Kevin. "I think Kev will be fine. It might be a bit more uncomfortable for some of the others who have not been too kind in books, in paper reports and in interviews".
"Everyone's got an ego. Maybe there are a few clashing in that dressing-room at the minute and they just need to put them to one side and carry on. If Pietersen starts scoring runs and England win it will quickly be forgotten," Flintoff said.
Flintoff retired from cricket in 2010 because of injury. He has played 79 Tests for England. Presently he is being trained by former world featherweight boxing champion Barry McGuigan and will have his fight at the Manchester Arena on November 30, 2012.
Kevin Pietersen when selected for England team tweeted, "BOOOOOOOOM!! The happiest days of my career have been playing cricket for ENG. Long may that continue! Thanks everyone for your kind words".
Pietersen (32) averages 49.48 from 88 Test matches. He was dropped from the final Test against South Africa at Lord's in August after he sent provocative texts to some South African cricketers.
(with inputs from ANI)
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