To see him bowl at 80mph in New Zealand is not like Steve Harmison.
"For him to have to leave Yorkshire is a disgrace, " Harmison told BBC Sport.
South Africa began well but Pietersen's off-spin and the recalled Steve Harmison's pace struck back.
England's attack was perfectly balanced, with Harmison as a spearhead and crucial to England's success.
The rest of the English bowlers complemented Harmison beautifully and were at times gifted soft wickets.
Harmison's recall is thought to have been heavily influenced by new captain Kevin Pietersen.
But whether Harmison becomes a long-term fixture in the one-day set up remains to be seen.
Harmison made his feelings known when he was snubbed for a 12-month contract in September.
Steve Harmison was the pick of the England bowlers, finishing with 4-101 off 25.5 overs.
There had been speculation Andrew Flintoff and Steve Harmison would refuse to go back to India.
Paceman Steve Harmison is currently recovering from a back problem, which followed an earlier shin injury.
The victory also marked a successful return to one-day international cricket for Steve Harmison.
The 21-year-old Broad could face the Indians on Thursday if Steve Harmison is ruled out with a hernia problem.
Harmison's England colleague Graeme Swann, also named in the squad, also defended the paceman.
Steve Harmison soon cranked up to 90mph as England strived for a quick breakthrough.
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"Steve Harmison is coming down to Headingley with us which shows how keen he is, " said Cook.
England, however, had to work hard for their victory - just ask Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard.
Skipper Mike Yardy hit three boundaries before he carved Steve Harmison to gully in the third over.
Spinner Gayle bowled Jones and Steve Harmison in the space of three balls to finish the job.
Harmison said he was using Newcastle footballer Michael Owen and Newcastle Falcons rugby star Jonny Wilkinson as his inspiration.
Harmison's absence means England will go into the third Test without five members of last summer's victorious Ashes side.
BBC: SPORT | Cricket | England | Harmison waits for injury verdict
Harmison was brought on after just seven overs, but a boundary and a wide brought up South Africa's 50.
Amla battled away bravely and had reached 46 when nicking Steve Harmison behind.
Certainly his county captain Dale Benkenstein feels Harmison's return will provde a huge boost to the England one-day squad.
Harmison (4-43) then cleaned up the tail as Hampshire were dismissed for 105, Nic Pothas top scoring with 35.
Harmison's return follows his successful recall to the Test side earlier this month.
Earlier, Davies' efforts totally overshadowed his more illustrious colleagues Steve Harmison (1-49), and England one-day skipper Paul Collingwood (2-14).
When Brett Lee survived the last from Stephen Harmison, it almost felt like we had won the Test match.
Pietersen confirmed 29-year-old Harmison would be available this winter and believes his comeback can only strengthen the one-day options.
Hoggard believes England should play his former strike partner Steve Harmison at Headingley.
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