Pietersen turns from hero to villain in First Test

Kevin Pietersen was given a harsh introduction into Test cricket after Australia ruthlessly exploited his fluctuating fortunes to take command of the opening Test at Lord’s.

Rightly applauded off the field after his entertaining 57 had restricted Australia’s first innings lead to just 35 at the start of the second day, he was cast in the role of villain hours later when his costly drop of Michael Clarke allowed the tourists to establish a potential match-winning advantage.