Kevin Pietersen will not be involved in this summer's Ashes series.

Thats according to new ECB Director of Cricket, Andrew Strauss who stated the that the batsman was not part of England's plans for the summer.

Former captain Strauss and Pietersen have had a stressful relationship in recent years with Pietersen texting opposition players in 2012 about Strauss in a derogatory fashion.

Pietersen last played for England in January 2014 and has since tried to force his way back into the side.

Speaking this morning to Sky Sports News, Strauss said that Pietersen's career was not over, but he will not be considered for this summers matches against New Zealand and Australia.

Pietersen is currently playing for Surrey in the County Championship and finished on 355 not out in a game this morning against Leicestershire.