England's Kevin Pietersen inspects the pitch before the start of the fifth and final day of the third Ashes test cricket match against Australia at the WACA ground in Perth December 17, 2013. REUTERS/David Gray
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen felt like a "clown" after getting out in the first innings of the second test but maintained on Tuesday he has been in prime form during England's heavy defeats in the opening three Ashes matches.
The flamboyant right-handed batsman has averaged 27.50 in the three games, way below his career test average of 47-plus, and been criticised for the manner of his dismissals.
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