The Hampshire batsman averages 46.67 from 92 one-day internationals, scoring seven hundreds, but his injury could provide an opportunity for the likes of Ian Bell or Eoin Morgan to force their way into the starting XI, with England opting not to call up a replacement to their squad.

BBC: Pietersen out of one-day series

England picked the 11 players who many judges expect to contest the first Test in Brisbane on 25 November, sticking to the four-bowler plan and with Ian Bell preferred to Eoin Morgan in the top six.

BBC: The Ashes: Stuart Broad on song in England tour match

With Ian Bell keeping his contract, Eoin Morgan is the only player of the team who featured in England's last Test not to get a central contract.

BBC: Monty Panesar and Chris Tremlett in England Ashes squad