Kevin Pietersen injured one ball into IPL innings for Rising Pune Supergiants

The former batsman England Kevin Pietersen was injured only delivery to Rising Pune Giants' defeat Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League on Friday after over had to retire with a calf injury.

Pietersen came with his side 12-1 to the crease as 186 for victory in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.But chased the 35-year-old, who recently hinted he return to international cricket could play for his country, from South Africa, was injured when he had to be helped off for a quick single.Pietersen from the field and he confirmed on Saturday morning that he would have a scan to determine the extent of damage.

approved Speaking about Pietersen injury after the game, Pune captain MS Dhoni, it can be a "blessing in disguise" as it would allow them another rounder to bring in their side to improve the death bowling. "May be KP injury a blessing disguise. We were playing with six bowlers, but our death bowling is not great," he said. "Maybe we can bring to looking at Albie Morkel or Mitch Marsh in the next game."