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Pietersen leads England fightback with unbeaten ton

Pietersen leads England fightback with unbeaten ton

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Kevin Pietersen led an England counter-attack with a scintillating unbeaten century to lift his side to 351 for five on the third day of the second Test against South Africa on Saturday.

The key to success in India? Here's advice from Pietersen

The key to success in India? Here's advice from Pietersen

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has advised Australia to either learn to play spin quickly or skip the tour to India for the upcoming four-match Test series later this month.

Pietersen rested for New Zealand ODIs

Pietersen rested for New Zealand ODIs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Prolific batsman Kevin Pietersen has been left out of England's limited-overs squad for next year's New Zealand tour as part of a policy to better manage the workload of players.

I definitely feel fresh mentally: Pietersen

I definitely feel fresh mentally: Pietersen

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who had an operation on his Achilles and faced the last ball on July 18, is refreshed and will bat for the first time in three months.

Stewart reckons England weakened without Pietersen

Stewart reckons England weakened without Pietersen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Former England captain Alec Stewart was hardly surprised to see Kevin Pietersen being left out for the upcoming November tour of India but conceded that the controversial batsman's absence has weakened the side.

Strauss, Pietersen on collision course

Strauss, Pietersen on collision course

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

England captain Andrew Strauss has invited a confrontation with Kevin Pietersen after saying that the ECB is right in using central contracts to regulate its players.

Kevin Pietersen open to playing for South Africa

Kevin Pietersen open to playing for South Africa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

After being repeatedly ignored by England, controversial cricketer Kevin Pietersen is now looking towards his 'country of birth'- South Africa, to make a return to international cricket. The former England captain admitted he is eyeing a return with South Africa, a country where he was born and raised. The 35-year old however also pointed out that there's more than a year to go before such a possibility can even arise. Pietersen, who will be 37-year-old by the time he becomes eligible to play for South Africa, said he is in a great frame of mind and trains hard to remain fit. "The eligibility for South Africa is still (over) a year away. So we will have to wait and see, but it is definitely still an option," he said. "I am in a great frame of mind now. I enjoy myself and don't take life too seriously.

Pietersen to seek medical advice

Pietersen to seek medical advice

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

England batsman Kevin Pietersen will visit medical specialists this week to assess if he will be fit for the third Ashes Test against Australia starting at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 30.

No ultimatum over Pietersen, says England captain Cook

No ultimatum over Pietersen, says England captain Cook

Rediff.com20 May 2015

English cricket's reputation has taken a "hammering" over the last 18 months but better times lie in wait following some big changes, captain Alastair Cook said on Wednesday.

Pietersen awarded damages over 'bat tampering' advert

Pietersen awarded damages over 'bat tampering' advert

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has reportedly been awarded libel damages over an advertisement which had suggested that he had tampered with his bat during this year's summer Ashes series against Australia.

Pietersen wants 'common sense' decisions

Pietersen wants 'common sense' decisions

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Upset with the defeat against India via Duckworth-Lewis method in fading light, England captain Kevin Pietersen said the November 29 Guwahati tie might also see a similar end and the administrators need to make more "common sense decisions" to avoid such anti-climactic finishes.

'Twiplomacy' fast tracks Pietersen's visa clearance for India trip

'Twiplomacy' fast tracks Pietersen's visa clearance for India trip

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday informed that the necessary clearance regarding former England batsman Kevin Pietersen's visa was received from the Union Sports Ministry paving the way for his upcoming visit to India.

No way back for Pietersen despite Cook sacking

No way back for Pietersen despite Cook sacking

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

England cricket chiefs have moved quickly to make it clear that Alastair Cook's dismissal as one-day captain has not opened the door for a return to international cricket for batsman Kevin Pietersen.

Pietersen doubtful for third Test

Pietersen doubtful for third Test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

England skipper Andrew Strauss said they were not sure of Kevin Pietersen's participation in the next week's third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Pietersen upset with his 'character assassination'

Pietersen upset with his 'character assassination'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Kevin Pietersen has described as 'character assissination', the way media protrayed him in the last one week, when his feud with the then coach Peter Moores hit newspapers headlines.

Pietersen's offer was a joke: Warne

Pietersen's offer was a joke: Warne

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Australian spin legend Shane Warne said he is not interested in any full-time job and the offer he received from Kevin Pietersen to take over as the new England coach was actually a joke. The retired leg-spinner, who was Pietersen's captain at Hampshire, threw his weight behind the England batsman who resigned from the captain's post following a fallout with coach Peter Moores.

Pietersen century helps England win ODI series

Pietersen century helps England win ODI series

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Kevin Pietersen hit his first ODI century for more than three years to steer England to a nine-wicket win over Pakistan Saturday to help them secure an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

Cook drops no hints about Pietersen's future

Cook drops no hints about Pietersen's future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

England captain Alastair Cook declined on Saturday to offer any assurances to mercurial batsman Kevin Pietersen about his Test future.

Pietersen considers changes against India

Pietersen considers changes against India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

England captain Kevin Pietersen is considering changes to his line up for the third one-day international against India on Thursday, with bowlers Graeme Swann and Ryan Sidebottom both in contention.

'Why not tell us why Kevin Pietersen was axed'

'Why not tell us why Kevin Pietersen was axed'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Here are some reactions, to the news of Kevin Pietersen's sacking, from around the world of cricket.

Pietersen out of ODI series

Pietersen out of ODI series

Rediff.com21 May 2009

England batsman Kevin Pietersen will miss the one-day series against West Indies because of an Achilles tendon injury in his right leg.

Pietersen hits century in tour match

Pietersen hits century in tour match

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

Kevin Pietersen smacked a century in his first appearance for England since resigning the captaincy in the opening match of the West Indies tour on Sunday. Pietersen, who quit as captain earlier this month after a disagreement over the coaching of the team, hit 103 from 107 balls as England reached 424 for eight at stumps on day one of the three-day tour match against a St Kitts XI at Warner Park.

Prior defends himself as Pietersen fall-out continues

Prior defends himself as Pietersen fall-out continues

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has defended himself against allegations that he undermined former coach Andy Flower during the disastrous recent Ashes tour of Australia before turning his back on Kevin Pietersen.

Pietersen wants to captain England again

Pietersen wants to captain England again

Rediff.com11 Jan 2009

Kevin Pietersen said he wants to captain England again despite resigning this week after a fall-out with coach Peter Moores.

Smith, Pietersen go head to head

Smith, Pietersen go head to head

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Interestingly, Kevin Pietersen's debut as England captain comes against South Africa -- the country of his birth.

England appoint Pietersen as new captain

England appoint Pietersen as new captain

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

England appointed Kevin Pietersen as their new captain on Monday following Michael Vaughan's resignation after the series loss to South Africa. Pietersen, 28, will lead England against his native country in the fourth Test against the South Africans starting at The Oval on Thursday.

India strike back after Pietersen century

India strike back after Pietersen century

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

England skipper Kevin Pietersen struck a majestic 15th Test century of his Test career before India fought back to take two late wickets on the third day of the second and final Test on Sunday.

Pietersen's century lifts Delhi to victory

Pietersen's century lifts Delhi to victory

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Kevin Pietersen produced a blistering unbeaten 103 to almost single-handedly steer Delhi Daredevils to a five-wicket victory over Deccan Chargers in an Indian Premier league match.

Pietersen quits as England skipper

Pietersen quits as England skipper

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

England cricket skipper Kevin Pietersen has resigned, Sky News reported on Wednesday. Pietersen, who was appointed last year, had been in dispute over the running of the team with England coach Peter Moores according to British media reports.

England in command after Pietersen hundred

England in command after Pietersen hundred

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Kevin Pietersen hit a swashbuckling and eventful 151 to brighten England's prospects of a series-levelling victory in the second and final Test against hosts Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Unfair to compare Root with 'phenomenal' Kohli: Pietersen

Unfair to compare Root with 'phenomenal' Kohli: Pietersen

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen feels that it's an unfair comparison between Joe Root and Virat Kohli since the statistically the Indian Test captain is way ahead of the Yorkshire lad. Going through a purple patch, Kohli has often being compared with England batsman Joe Root, which Pietersen feels isn't a fair comparison. "Kohli is as good as it gets. He is right up there. Root has good numbers, but it's unfair to even compare Joe with Virat because his numbers are just phenomenal," Pietersen was quoted as saying by 'The Cricketer' magazine.

Yuvraj ridicules Pietersen

Yuvraj ridicules Pietersen

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Amused with the sobriquets he received from Kevin Pietersen, star Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh on Monday returned the compliment and said if he is a pie-chucker then the England captain is a useless batsman.

Irfan admits Dardevils missing Pietersen's services

Irfan admits Dardevils missing Pietersen's services

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Delhi Daredevils all-rounder Irfan Pathan has called on the middle-order batsmen of his side to fill in the gap left by Kevin Pietersen, and also hoped that struggling Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor would soon regain his lost touch.

IPL Extras: Pietersen to miss Daredevils' opener

IPL Extras: Pietersen to miss Daredevils' opener

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Delhi Daredevils suffered a big jolt ahead of their IPL campaign as captain Kevin Pietersen was ruled out of their opening match, on Thursday, against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sharjah due to a finger injury.

Pietersen's dramatic response over Pistorius's murder verdict

Pietersen's dramatic response over Pistorius's murder verdict

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen expressed his delight after Paralympics runner Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction, for killing his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, was upgraded to murder.

Pietersen leads England to series sweep

Pietersen leads England to series sweep

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Kevin Pietersen's second successive century led England to a four-wicket victory over Pakistan and a series whitewash after the fourth and final one-day international in Dubai on Tuesday.

Pietersen, Moores both face axe

Pietersen, Moores both face axe

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

England captain Kevin Pietersen's attempts to get coach Peter Moores axed may result in his own sacking as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is unhappy with both of them for making a public spectacle of their fallout. Pietersen is due to be back in London on Thursday after a holiday in South Africa and he may find himself replaced by Andrew Strauss as England skipper.

'Don't see weakness in Jaiswal's game'

'Don't see weakness in Jaiswal's game'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'His greatest challenge is going to be scoring runs away from home. To be classified as a great player at the end of your career, you gotta get 100s away from home in ALL conditions.'

Did not give Pietersen any guarantees, says ECB chairman Graves

Did not give Pietersen any guarantees, says ECB chairman Graves

Rediff.com15 May 2015

New England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves says he did not give Kevin Pietersen any guarantees about being recalled by England this year.

'Pietersen can become a great captain'

'Pietersen can become a great captain'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

England captain Kevin Pietersen has the potential to become a great leader after a dream start to his new job, according to former skipper Nasser Hussain. Hussain said Pietersen needs to establish the same sort of relationship with coach Peter Moores that he and Vaughan had with Moores's predecessor Duncan Fletcher.