Kevin Pietersen is eyeing a return to the England international fold ahead of the Ashes in the summer but he took time to enjoy himself behind enemy lines after the World Cup final on Sunday . Australia recorded a seven wicket victory over New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to win the World Cup for the fifth time and despite his allegiances to England , Pietersen joined in with the Australia celebrations . The 34-year-old , who was out in Australia working as a pundit during the tournament , uploaded a picture to Twitter of himself taking in the party atmosphere with Australia fast-bowling all rounder James Faulkner . Kevin Pietersen joins in with the Australia celebrations alongside James Faulkner after the World Cup final . Pietersen 's former England team-mate responded to Pietersen 's picture with a joke referring to John Terry . Mitchell Starc ( right ) and David Warner continued their celebrations on the pitch after winning the World Cup . Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday . Australia 's World Cup final victory is their fifth overall success in the tournament . Pietersen 's post immediately drew a barb from former England team-mate Andrew Flintoff , who replied with 'Kevs the new John Terry ' in reference to the Chelsea captain 's celebrations after the 2012 Champions League final which he missed due to suspension . Australia duo Mitchell Starc and David Warner were seen continuing their celebrations at becoming world champions well into the early hours at the MCG . They were photographed at 2 ; 15am local time on the pitch spraying what appeared to be alcohol over each other after securing victory over their World Cup co-hosts .
New Zealand beat Australia by seven wickets in the World Cup final . Kevin Pietersen joined New Zealand 's celebrations at the MCG . He uploaded a picture to Twitter alongside New Zealand 's James Faulkner .