10 players who ended their career with an Ashes series

#4 Kevin Pietersen (2014)

Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen is a box-office player. He is a player who draws the attention of the world, no matter what he does. From his outrageous self-confidence to the shot that he has invented (the Switch Hit), to the flashy style of dressing or the relentless attempts to get under the opposition's skin, KP has done it all and has been pilloried for it as well.

And it all started in his debut series (the 2005 Ashes) when he replaced Graham Thorpe. He announced himself with a bang! 473 runs at an average of 52.56 – playing a key role in England’s first Ashes triumph since 1987.

He slowly became the crux of England’s batting line-up. His overall Ashes numbers are impressive as well - 2158 runs at an average of 45. But a poor 2013-14 Ashes Down Under and a whole lot of controversies led to his axing in 2014. He has never played for England since and the ECB has ruled out a return as well.