Kevin Pietersen's participation in the IPL will come under further scrutiny after it emerged his Achilles injury deteriorated while on duty with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. According to Evan Speechly, Bangalore's assistant coach and physiotherapist, Pietersen experienced pain in his right Achilles while jogging along Durban's beachfront during the IPL. He has experienced ongoing problems in ensuing series against West Indies and Australia, and this week underwent surgery that will sideline him from the final three Tests of the Ashes series.