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Pietersen's England career over after squad omission

Pietersen's England career over after squad omission

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Kevin Pietersen's England career was ended on Tuesday after he was left out of the squad for this year's World Twenty20 and the limited overs tour of the Caribbean.

Pietersen says decision to drop Ian Bell is 'pathetic'

Pietersen says decision to drop Ian Bell is 'pathetic'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen took to Twitter to describe Ian Bell's omission from England's squad for the tour of South Africa as 'ridiculous' and 'pathetic'.

'Any team without Kevin Pietersen in it is not as strong'

'Any team without Kevin Pietersen in it is not as strong'

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke has absolutely no doubt England will be a weaker side without batsman Kevin Pietersen when the Ashes rivalry resumes in Cardiff on July 8.

Pietersen criticised for 'letting ego come before England's needs'

Pietersen criticised for 'letting ego come before England's needs'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Former England captain David Gower has joined the list of critics who believe that controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen had allowed his ego to come before the needs of the team in England's 5-0 Ashes hammering by Australia.

When Dhoni finished off KP with his perfect jibe...

When Dhoni finished off KP with his perfect jibe...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a picture of concentration on the field but there was a departure when he decided to have a 'go' at former Indian Premier League teammate Kevin Pietersen.

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The 40-year-old Pietersen said a win against India is similar to a victory against arch-rivals Australia and urged the selectors to play both Stuart Broad and James Anderson in the same XI.

KP labels Pistorius sentence as 'pathetic'

KP labels Pistorius sentence as 'pathetic'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has labelled the South African court's decision of handing Oscar Pistorius a six-year jail term for killing his girlfriend as 'pathetic' and 'shambles'. While delivering her decision in a story that has attracted intense worldwide attention, Judge Thokozile Masipa said she had considered both aggravating and mitigating factors, such as rehabilitation and murder, and concluded that the latter outweighed the former.

Recognise these guys in the pic?

Recognise these guys in the pic?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The photograph is from 2005, from the ICC World XI's tour of Australia.

'KP likes only South African coaches'

'KP likes only South African coaches'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Kevin Pietersen's relationship with England coach Peter Moores was doomed from the very start as the skipper respects only South African coaches or those who have been world class players, claims his former county team Nottinghamshire's Director of Cricket Mick Newell.

KP not a team-man, says ex-ECB boss

KP not a team-man, says ex-ECB boss

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Former England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB) boss Lord MacLaurin has endorsed the move not to include Kevin Pietersen in the national squad, saying he was never a ' team-man '.

Booooom, tweets thrilled KP on India selection

Booooom, tweets thrilled KP on India selection

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

England's Kevin Pietersen expressed thanks through Twitter after being picked for England's tour of India.

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Vaughan said it was not a good precedent set by Australia.

Broad, Anderson saddened by KP's 'bullying culture' claims

Broad, Anderson saddened by KP's 'bullying culture' claims

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

England fast bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson have said that ousted batsman Kevin Pietersen's allegations of a bully culture in the dressing room has saddened and disappointed them.

England's coach Bayliss expresses ignorance over KP's Ashes omission

England's coach Bayliss expresses ignorance over KP's Ashes omission

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Bayliss was inevitably asked about the position of batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has been ruled out of participating in the series by England's director of cricket Andrew Strauss because of "trust issues".

Pant can be absolute superstar in Indian cricket: KP

Pant can be absolute superstar in Indian cricket: KP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Kevin Pietersen believes that under-fire Rishabh Pant needs to be given time to mature

Petersen reminds Shastri of Gundappa Viswanath

Petersen reminds Shastri of Gundappa Viswanath

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished rich praise on Keegan Petersen, saying the South African batter is great world player in the making.

Mahela, KP join the Delhi Daredevils squad

Mahela, KP join the Delhi Daredevils squad

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene and explosive England batsman Kevin Pietersen today joined their Indian Premier League team Delhi Daredevils after completing their national duties.

KP and Swann are still friends, insists Flower

KP and Swann are still friends, insists Flower

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Graeme Swann's criticism of Kevin Pietersen in his autobiography has not affected their friendship, insisted England coach Andy Flower but conceded that he would have wanted the off-spinner to wait till retirement before writing such a book.

I didn't criticise Pietersen or any England players, says Swann

I didn't criticise Pietersen or any England players, says Swann

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Former England off-spinner Graeme Swann, who made a shock decision to quit all forms of cricket on Sunday, denied his criticism of arrogant international players was aimed at his team mates.

Anderson's absence gives the Aussies a psychological lift: KP

Anderson's absence gives the Aussies a psychological lift: KP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

England will miss the skill and energy of leading wicket-taker James Anderson in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge, former batsman Kevin Pietersen said on Wednesday.

Gooch rubbishes Pietersen's claims, urges Cook to speak up

Gooch rubbishes Pietersen's claims, urges Cook to speak up

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Former England captain Graham Gooch has rubbished Kevin Pietersen's views in his controversial autobiography about former coach Andy Flower and wicketkeeper Matt Prior and also urged England players led by Alastair Cook to break their silence on the issue in a broader manner.

KP impresses Flower, set to be offered full contract

KP impresses Flower, set to be offered full contract

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Kevin Pietersen is set to be offered a full central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after team director Andy Flower was impressed by the right-hander's on and off-field behaviour and contribution in the historic Test series win in India.

Did match referee warn KP in 'airport toilet'?

Did match referee warn KP in 'airport toilet'?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

England batsman Kevin Pietersen was informed about his punishment for showing dissent during the third One-day international against India, in Ranchi, by match referee Andy Pycroft in the men's toilet of Ranchi airport.

Despite India Tests snub KP 'available for England'

Despite India Tests snub KP 'available for England'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Left out of the England squad for the Test tour of India, star batsman Kevin Pietersen expressed disappointment at the snub and said he had gone to 'great lengths' to broker peace following the text message scandal that threatened his international career.

KP fined for Twitter rant against Nick Knight

KP fined for Twitter rant against Nick Knight

Rediff.com24 May 2012

England batsman Kevin Pietersen was fined an undisclosed amount by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday for disparaging comments he made on Twitter about a television pundit.

Even English counties don't want KP to bat for them!

Even English counties don't want KP to bat for them!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Sacked England batsman Kevin Pietersen dealt a blow in his hopes of returning to the national Test squad after domestic side Surrey all but ruled out a return for him.

IPL 2020: Meet Delhi Capitals

IPL 2020: Meet Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta on the Delhi Capitals's IPL record.

Smaller window to jeopardise KP's IPL dreams

Smaller window to jeopardise KP's IPL dreams

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The viability of star English players Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff in the February 6 auction might be jeopardised because of the fact that the players have been allowed only a limited period of time to take part in the Indian Premier League, according to reports in London.

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The fans in Bengaluru had a party time as it rained sixes and fours all evening at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

Kohli, KP hail legend Ricky Ponting

Kohli, KP hail legend Ricky Ponting

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

As former Australian captain Ricky Ponting announced his retirement from Test cricket farewell messages poured in from everywhere. Sample some.

KP to use 'Switch Hit' to surprise opponents

KP to use 'Switch Hit' to surprise opponents

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has said that he would use unorthodox shots, particularly his 'Switch Hit', to challenge traditional field-setting during the World Cup, which gets underway on Saturday.

Know your IPL Team: Delhi Capitals

Know your IPL Team: Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Delhi Capitals formerly known as Delhi Daredevils and much more.

'Will target weak links Cook, KP,' says Ponting

'Will target weak links Cook, KP,' says Ponting

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has said that he will target England batsmen Kevin Pietersen and Alistair Cook during the forthcoming Ashes series, as he sees them as the weak link in that line-up.

Ishant, KP, Steyn among big names released ahead of IPL 10

Ishant, KP, Steyn among big names released ahead of IPL 10

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Indian pacer Ishant Sharma, English batting star Kevin Pietersen and South African speedster Dale Steyn were among the biggest names to be released by their respective franchises ahead of the Indian Premier League's 10th edition next year. As many as 140 cricketers, including 44 overseas players, have been retained, while 63 were let go by the eight franchises for season 10.

Cook, KP capable of big hundreds, says Samit Patel

Cook, KP capable of big hundreds, says Samit Patel

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

England all-rounder Samit Patel is confident that the likes of skipper Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell have the ability to hit big hundreds and also save the first Test against India at Moreta.

Captaincy is like facing an oncoming train: KP

Captaincy is like facing an oncoming train: KP

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Captaincy had bogged down fiery English batsman Kevin Pietersen to such an extent that he now equates the job to facing an oncoming train and says it gets worse when the team performs badly.

KP threatens to resign over Vaughan's non-inclusio

KP threatens to resign over Vaughan's non-inclusio

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

England cricket could find itself in the doldrums with a report claiming that captain Kevin Pietersen is threatening to resign over the non-inclusion of former skipper Michael Vaughan in the squad for this month's tour of the West Indies.

'KP's indifference to spin is dangerous for team'

'KP's indifference to spin is dangerous for team'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Former England captain Mike Atherton has blamed Kevin Pietersen's dangerously indifferent and odd attitude towards spin bowling for his team's debacle in the one-day series against India so far and advised him to urgently change his mentality.

Cup Extras: Flower thought KP would play with painkillers

Cup Extras: Flower thought KP would play with painkillers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The pace at which Kevin Pietersen's hernia problem deteriorated took England coach Andy Flower by surprise as he, at first, thought that the star batsman would continue in the World Cup by taking painkillers.

My 100th Test cap is for my mother: Jonny Bairstow

My 100th Test cap is for my mother: Jonny Bairstow

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Set to achieve a major milestone of playing his 100th Test this week, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow dedicated the achievement to his cancer-survivor mother who has been his driving force and kept the family together through the difficult times.