Kevin Pietersen suffered an early-season setback after he was taken off the field during Surrey's match against Oxford University with a minor injury. Pietersen was taken off as a precaution at The Parks after being hit on the hand whilst fielding close-in during Oxford's second innings. The Surrey batsman stayed down momentarily before moving gingerly and leaving the field. He did not return after tea. Kevin Pietersen has been injured in the field while playing for Surrey against Oxford MCCU . The former England star is hoping to win back his Test place with a return to red ball cricket . Pietersen was fielding at leg slip off the bowling of Gareth Batty. Oxford batsman Steve Leach swept the ball, it fired up off a top edge and struck Pietersen. Physio Alex Tysoe treated Pietersen and later reported that he is fine, but the controversial batsman was advised to miss the last session. Pietersen emphasised his early absence was not an enforced one, tweeting: "I DO NOT have an injury! It's not news! Thank you Oxford for a great couple days...lovely people & even nicer lunches & teas! X" The former England star has returned to Surrey to play championship cricket for the first time in two years, as he attempts to win back his England Test place. Pietersen scored 170 in the first innings, his first in red ball cricket since last year's Ashes debacle 15 months ago. Surrey are playing the match against Oxford, which does not have First Class status, ahead of their championship opener against Glamorgan next week. Pietersen did not bat in the second innings as Surrey established a huge lead of 531 against their student counterparts. Pietersen smashed a blistering 170 in his first red-ball innings since the Ashes disaster in Australia . The batsman looked cold as he fielded for Surrey against the student outfit during the second day .
England star taken off as a precaution after being hit on the hand .
Kevin Pietersen was fielding for Surrey at leg slip against Oxford MCCU .
A sweep off Gareth Batty's bowling caught the top edge and struck KP .
Pietersen has returned to Surrey to fight for his England place .