Kevin Pietersen to leave World T20 for baby birth

Kevin Pietersen to leave World T20 for baby birthFormer English Skipper and batsman Kevin Pietersen has said that if his wife goes into labour then he has to leave the Caribbean tour for ICC Twenty20 World cup. Pietersen's wife Jessica is expecting their first child.

Kevin has informed to the team management and Board that he will be available for the team till the birth of the baby. After that he has to move back to Heathrow. He has also said that no matter which tournament is on or where it is being played, he has to fly back his country when his family needs him.

He has also added that he is playing continuous cricket throughout the entire winter. Then it was the IPL where he has spend almost 4 weeks of continuous cricket. He has not been able to get any time to spend with his family.

However, Pietersen is not new to do such things in English team. Matt Prior, Andrew Flintoff, Michael Vaughan and Andrew Strauss have also returned home back from any ongoing tours before due to family responsibilities.