It seems cricketer Kevin Pietersen is struggling with a dose of jet lag as he returns to England following the completion of the Cricket World Cup . The former England captain posted a picture to Instagram of himself struggling to stay awake while on board an Emirates flight . Pietersen was a pundit as Australia were crowned tournament winners at the expense of New Zealand in Melbourne . Kevin Pietersen 's current state suggests the cricketer is struggling to come to terms with hos jetlag . However , jet lag is probably not the only reason Pietersen is struggling to stay awake after joining in with Australia ’ s post-tournament celebrations following victory . Earlier this week Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart praised Pietersen 's 'outstanding ' character , but admitted the batsman 's chances of an England return are slim . Pietersen has re-joined Surrey to play in LV= County Championship Division Two in a bid to win a Test recall for the Ashes this summer . Pietersen shared a picture of himself celebrating Australia 's World Cup win with James Faulkner . Cricketer Kevin Pietersen has been hailed for his 'outstanding character ' by Surrey chief Alec Stewart . Surrey cricket director Stewart ( right ) ca n't see a way back for Pietersen with England despite his return .
A sleepy Kevin Pietersen took to Instagram to show his jet lag pain . Pietersen was returning to Australia following the Cricket World Cup . Former Australia cricketer was working as a pundit during the tournament . He was also pictured partying with World Cup winners England days ago .