It seems cricketer Kevin Pietersen is struggling with a dose of jet lag as he returns to England following the completion of the Cricket World Cup. The former England captain posted a picture to Instagram of himself struggling to stay awake while on board an Emirates flight. Pietersen was a pundit as  Australia were crowned tournament winners at the expense of New Zealand in Melbourne. Kevin Pietersen's current state suggests the cricketer is struggling to come to terms with hos jetlag . However, jet lag is probably not the only reason Pietersen is struggling to stay awake after joining in with Australia’s post-tournament celebrations following victory. Earlier this week Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart praised Pietersen's 'outstanding' character, but admitted the batsman's chances of an England return are slim. Pietersen has re-joined Surrey to play in LV= County Championship Division Two in a bid to win a Test recall for the Ashes this summer. Pietersen shared a picture of himself celebrating Australia's World Cup win with James Faulkner . Cricketer Kevin Pietersen has been hailed for his 'outstanding character' by Surrey chief Alec Stewart . Surrey cricket director Stewart (right) can't see a way back for Pietersen with England despite his return .
A sleepy Kevin Pietersen took to Instagram to show his jet lag pain . Pietersen was returning to England following the Cricket World Cup . Former England cricketer was working as a pundit during the tournament . He was also pictured partying with World Cup winners Australia days ago .