Prolific England batsman Kevin Pietersen is the most missed overseas cricketer in the Indian Premier League (IPL),according to a poll conducted by sportswear giant Nike.
Of the total 3096 votes,Pietersen has garnered a staggering figure of 2208 for a percentage of 71.32,which is miles ahead of the next best player,maverick Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi,who has got 369 votes with 11.92 percentage.
The middle-order batsman was to play for the Delhi Daredevils franchise in IPL-6 but a knee injury ruled him out even before the start of the cash-rich T20 extravaganza.
Pietersen had a fruitful season with the Daredevils last season and was expected to play a vital role this time around too. His recovery is taking longer than expected.
Pakistan’s off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is third on the list with 198 votes for a percentage of 6.40.
He is followed by South Africa’s Hashim Amla and burly New Zealander Jesse Ryder who had recently suffered multiple
injuries after being assaulted out a bar in Christchurch.