He has again become a regular part of Test squad as an opener.
He returned to action and features regularly in England's Test squad.
A stress fracture to his back set him back, but he later returned to the Test squad.
Jamie How was called up to the Test squad on 11 November.
He then played against Pakistan, scoring 91, which earnt him a call up to the Test squad.
Despite being selected in the Test squads on domestic series and overseas tours, he never got an opportunity to play for the team.
However, despite having had several quality performances for his club, he did not get into the Test squad until November 2003.
This led to Pietersen's selection as part of the Test squad later that month.
Omitted from the Test squad, he was called up for the one-day series.
He was rewarded with a place in the Test squad for the tour of South Africa.