Kevin Pietersen will miss the rest of the Commonwealth Bank one-day series in Australia after suffering a fractured rib in their opening game against Australia in Melbourne today.  Advancing down the pitch to paceman Glenn McGrath he was struck in the ribs, on the right side of his body and will be out for an estimated three to five weeks.
 
He continued his innings after receiving treatment from physio Dean Conway but was out soon after for 82.
 
Michael Vaughan playing in his first full one day international for England after returning from injury lamented "When it rains it pours". he also confirmed that a replacement would be discussed but Pietersen would be hard to replace "But there are not many Kevin Pietersen's in the world, let alone in England,".
 
Pietersen tried to counteract McGrath's line and length in the final Test match in Sydney earlier this month by coming down the wicket to the New South Welshman but lost his wicket and this time although not accounting for his wicket it has caused his injury.
 
Early indications suggest he will be fit in time for the World Cup that kicks off in March. 

Hoggard's delibarate wide delivery, Gilchrist's 55th ball means that Viv Richard's 56 ball hundred remained the fastest ever Test Century against England back in 1986. Gilchrist's century is the fastest in the last 20 years of Test cricket and the second fastest ever