Kevin Pietersen is confident he can score more Test hundreds for England , if he is given the opportunity . The controversial , record-breaking batsman trails only captain Alastair Cook in the all-time list of England 's most prolific Test centurions - having made 23 , before he was sacked 13 months ago . The 34-year-old is hoping to resurrect his career with his adopted country after new England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves hinted that a return to county cricket - and first-class form - may put him back in the reckoning after all . Kevin Pietersen believes he is capable of adding to his 23 Test centuries if he receives an England recall . England captain Alastair Cook ( right ) has scored two more centuries than Pietersen ( centre ) Alastair Cook - 25 . Kevin Pietersen - 23 . Wally Hammond - 22 . MC Cowdrey - 22 . Geoffrey Boycott - 22 . Pietersen is therefore pursuing the possibility of securing a new contract in this country . Surrey , who de-registered him six months ago after a summer in which he played only Twenty20 cricket , appear to be strong favourites to re-sign him - as long as he can secure a release from his arrangement to play in the Indian Premier League , which clashes with the start of the English domestic season . Pietersen was axed after England 's 2013-14 Ashes whitewash defeat , and ECB managing director Paul Downton subsequently described his 'disengagement ' with his team-mates . He struggled for form , and fitness , in the summer that followed but rediscovered both for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash this winter . On his return to Australia , to commentate on the knockout stages of the World Cup , he made it clear in an interview on Fox Sports on Tuesday that he believes he can excel again for England . ' I do n't think my best days are behind me . ' I thought I batted as well as I 've ever batted in my career in Australia a few months ago . ' I think that 's nonsense - I reckon I 've still got quite a few Test hundreds in me . ' Former England cricketer Pietersen has rubbished claims suggesting his best days are behind him . England appeared to have severed all ties with the South Africa-born batsman , until Graves recently indicated otherwise . Pietersen 's autobiography , in which he depicted a culture of bullying in the England dressing-room and was highly critical of former team-mates and management staff , seemed to merely confirm a permanent split . Former England batting coach Graham Gooch , for one , is still warning against his return . ' I would n't bring Pietersen back , ' he told the Evening Standard . ' I would question whether he would have made that much of a difference in the World Cup . 'His record for England over his career has been box office . But his performances in ODI cricket before this tournament were n't special . Former England batting coach Graham Gooch insists Pietersen does not deserve an international recall . 'Kevin Pietersen did some great things for England , make no mistake . But now it 's time to move on . ' Gooch , on staff during England 's Ashes defeat down under , takes particular issue with some of the content of Pietersen 's autobiography - published last October . ' I vehemently disagree with all the things Kevin Pietersen said . 'That 's not the dressing-room I remember . 'In November 2013 , he was given a memento by the players for his 100th Test in the dressing-room before the first Test at Brisbane . 'Then he stated 'This is the best England environment I have ever played in ' . 'Those words came out of his mouth . He 's changed his tune just a bit . '
PietersenKevin Pietersen believes he still has a lot more to give to England . Kevin Pietersen is hoping to resurrect his England career after losing place . The 34-year-old has scored second highest amount of centuries .