Kevin Pietersen set for return from injury ahead of Ashes
Kevin Pietersen is expected to return to action on Friday after three months out because of a knee injury - handing England a major boost ahead of the Ashes, which start on 10 July.
The batsman, who last played in March, looks highly likely to be part of the Surrey team for the County Championship game against Yorkshire.
Asked on Twitter if he was playing, Pietersen replied: "Yes I am."
There had been doubts as to whether the 32-year-old would be fit for the Ashes.
However, Pietersen also recently tweeted that he was "feeling great" after a net session, which involved fitness work and fielding practice in addition to batting.
His return would strengthen England's batting line-up with the right-hander having scored 7,499 runs at an average of 49.01 in 94 Test matches.
Pietersen's absence started when he was ruled out of the third Test on the tour of New Zealand and he has since missed the return series in England, as well as the current Champions Trophy tournament.
England, who play New Zealand in the Champions Trophy on Sunday, also face the Kiwis in two Twenty20 matches before a four-day match against Essex ahead of the first Test against Australia at Trent Bridge.
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