Kevin Pietersen must play for position in one-day side: Ramprakash

Kevin Pieterson has not been able to carry his good form from Tests to one-day cricket © Getty Images

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London: Oct 16, 2011

 

Former England batsman Mark Ramprakash has praised the English team for their recent performances, but also warned that fresh talent is knocking on the door.

 

Ramprakash was quoted by Mirror, “They’re playing superb cricket. Their planning has been excellent, the batting has been solid and the fast bowling has been hostile. And if that hasn’t worked they’ve had the magic of Graeme Swann who has just been absolutely outstanding with his off-spin.”

 

The Surrey batsman, who is just three centuries away from Sir Don Bradman’s first-class record of 117 tons, says that Kevin Pietersen is under massive pressure from England’s young batsmen.

 

“The depth of talent is brilliant. Kevin hasn’t really clicked in one-day cricket and in 50 overs it’s a big surprise to see him not dominating, I’m sure the England management will be looking at that because there are lots of people ­knocking so loudly on the door. England can afford to be ruthless in terms of their selection. Every player is right under the pump,” he said.