Sydney - Kevin Pietersen is not the only one trying to work out why he is unwanted by England's cricket selectors.
England's fiercest rivals, Australia, are also puzzled by his omission and somewhat bemused by the saga as they prepare for this year's Ashes series.
Pietersen was told by new England cricket director Andrew Strauss that he was not in his plans for the Ashes even though he scored a career-best 355 not out for Surrey this week.