After partnering him out in the middle, during England's fruitless run chase in Cape Town, Paul Collingwood thinks that Kevin Pietersen is not far away from a big score, maybe as soon as the fourth One Day International in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.

Collingwood said ahead of the game "If you think of the lay-off he's had I don't think you'd expect him to come in and score hundreds straight away.

"It's fair to say that there are some of the shots he's playing, with the old Kevin Pietersen there. It's not going to be too long before he's making a massive contribution, just like he used to."

"He's not going to hit his straps 100 per cent straight away, but he's certainly showing signs that he's got a big innings round the corner."

"As soon as he makes that big innings, the old flamboyant KP will be back - because he's certainly not far away."

"So far, he's looked pretty solid without having that major innings, but he's that kind of world-class player who will be clicking soon."

"Just having his presence in the batting line-up is the crucial thing. It gives the rest of the lads a lot of confidence."

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