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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 '.

Afghan players Rashid, Nabi available for UAE leg of IPL

Afghan players Rashid, Nabi available for UAE leg of IPL

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen revealed that spinner Rashid Khan is worried about the situation in Afghanistan and he is not able to get his family out of the country.

Pietersen century leads England's charge

Pietersen century leads England's charge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

India, chasing 380 for victory, were 137 for 3 in their second innings at close on Day 4 of the first Test.

When KP was mistaken for alleged match-fixer Alviro Petersen

When KP was mistaken for alleged match-fixer Alviro Petersen

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has expressed unhappiness after his photograph was attached to a newspaper article regarding the sensational match-fixing news about Alviro Petersen.

Pietersen and Siddle play down Broad controversy

Pietersen and Siddle play down Broad controversy

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

A controversial incident involving England's Stuart Broad was played down by players from both sides after a gripping third day of the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Dravid wary of Pietersen, Flintoff

Dravid wary of Pietersen, Flintoff

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

Strauss was right to leave me out, admits KP; says Test cricketers should be payed more

Strauss was right to leave me out, admits KP; says Test cricketers should be payed more

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'He had a decision to make and he made his decision and it turned out absolutely fine. England won the Ashes' 'They need to know they are being looked after a lot more so they don't think, 'oh, I'm not really making it in the Test arena, I'll go over to Twenty20'

England must learn from Pietersen

England must learn from Pietersen

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

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".

England's loss is IPL's gain... Find out!

England's loss is IPL's gain... Find out!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Kevin Pietersen will fly to India at the request of his IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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

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.

KP's exclusion: 'English cricket the laughing stock again!'

KP's exclusion: 'English cricket the laughing stock again!'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Kevin Pietersen is not the only one trying to work out why he is unwanted by England's cricket selectors.

KP rates Ahmedabad, Kanpur as worst grounds; Wankhede 4th best

KP rates Ahmedabad, Kanpur as worst grounds; Wankhede 4th best

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Dashing England batsman Kevin Pietersen named Kanpur's Green Park and Ahmedabad's Motera among the 10 worst stadiums where he has played cricket in all these years. Green Park and Motera does have company from other notable venues like Guyana and Manchester's Old Trafford to name a few. Pietersen also termed Gabba as the "11th worst ground" after being asked name 10 by his followers on Twitter. The other grounds that did not find favour with Pietersen are Chelmsford, Colwyn Bay, Canberra, Multan, Leicester and St Kitts. However he rated Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as one of the 10 best venues that he has played cricket on.

2007-21: Meet the T20 World Cup champions

2007-21: Meet the T20 World Cup champions

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Meet the winners of the past seven editions of the T20 World cup.

I never claimed to be vegan, says Kohli

I never claimed to be vegan, says Kohli

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'Always maintained I'm vegetarian. Take a deep breath and eat your Veggies.'

'Hot English summer to aid subcontinent teams at World Cup'

'Hot English summer to aid subcontinent teams at World Cup'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A hot English summer will translate into dry pitches on which the batsmen and spinners from the subcontinent teams are expected to thrive.

'Not every batsman is Kevin Pietersen'

'Not every batsman is Kevin Pietersen'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

It was supposed to be an announcement pertaining to India's forthcoming tour of Sri Lanka and involved Aravinda De Silva and Sanjay Manjrekar, amongst others.

'Cricket is bad politics...things change overnight'

'Cricket is bad politics...things change overnight'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

His anger at the English cricket administration and the then coach Andy Flower notwithstanding, Kevin Pietersen says he hasn't been too wise himself even though he is far from being the "villain" that he was made out to be before being sacked.

'I was completely broken, absolutely finished, mentally shot'

'I was completely broken, absolutely finished, mentally shot'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Dumped England batsman Kevin Pietersen has slammed his former team managers for allegedly allowing a culture of 'bullying' to develop and claimed coach Andy Flower and wicketkeeper Matt Prior were behind an orchestrated campaign to oust him.

'Bairstow being rested for start of India series makes no sense'

'Bairstow being rested for start of India series makes no sense'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The national selectors have rested Bairstow, Sam Curran, and Mark Wood for the first two Tests in India.

Fans Diss Pant's No Ball Tantrum

Fans Diss Pant's No Ball Tantrum

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

A good came of cricket ended with a touch of unwanted controversy.

Delhi Daredevils will miss Ryder and Pietersen: Chand

Delhi Daredevils will miss Ryder and Pietersen: Chand

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The Delhi Daredevils batsman Unmukt Chand said that the absence of New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder, who is recovering in a hospital after being attacked outside a Christchurch bar, would put additional responsibility on the team in the IPL.

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sports world expressed shock and agony over Warne's sudden demise. Here are some reactions:

RCB retain Kohli; Pietersen and Kumble released

RCB retain Kohli; Pietersen and Kumble released

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Wednesday announced that they would retain only India's middle-order batsman Virat Kohli for another two years, in the Indian Premier League.

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Presenters Andrew Flintoff, Kass Naidoo, Zainab Abbas, and Jacqueline Shepherd will lead the coverage. They will be joined by cricketing stars from around the world, including Dinesh Karthik, Stuart Broad

'Kohli, Pujara will be key for India in England'

'Kohli, Pujara will be key for India in England'

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Kevin Pietersen says the performance Indian batsmen, especially Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara, will be critical to the side's chances during its lengthy tour of England, come this summer.

'T20 is a game where even a small mistake will cost you'

'T20 is a game where even a small mistake will cost you'

Rediff.com4 May 2014

The couple of wickets he took proved crucial in Rajasthan Royals' thumping win over Delhi Daredevils and leg-spinner Pravin Tambe said it feels good to come out trumps.

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.

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.

Prior pledges to respond to KP's 'back-stabbing' claims

Prior pledges to respond to KP's 'back-stabbing' claims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

England wicketkeeper batsman Matt Prior has reportedly pledged to respond to former international teammate Kevin Pietersen's claims that he was back-stabbing and a bad influence on the team.

Have you seen Kohli's 'Caption This' contest yet?

Have you seen Kohli's 'Caption This' contest yet?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Virat Kohli is active on his social media profiles ever since the cricket action came to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic

Ashes: It's Smith's form, not Watson's that is hurting Australia

Ashes: It's Smith's form, not Watson's that is hurting Australia

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Australia should focus on the form of Steve Smith and Brad Haddin rather than blame Shane Watson for their first Ashes Test defeat, according to former England batsman Kevin Pietersen.

England's Woakes flies back home without playing a match!

England's Woakes flies back home without playing a match!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that Woakes has returned home as per pre-arranged plan.

Root's runs key to England's Ashes chances

Root's runs key to England's Ashes chances

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Joe Root has yet to score a century in Australia and in his two previous away Ashes series averages 38 from nine Tests.

'Pietersen is being made a scapegoat for England's failure'

'Pietersen is being made a scapegoat for England's failure'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

'If KP is really the reason England lost the Ashes 5-0, then the coaching staff should go with him as well as those managing the team. The Ashes was more of a collective failure than an individual one. It started with the selection, planning and execution of those plans. The players then fell apart. The mental side of the Ashes was lost. After that, it was a snowball rolling downhill that no one could stop.' Former England and Essex player Ian Pont tells Rediff.com's Manu Shankar that the English Cricket Board needs to come out clean, not only on the Kevin Pietersen issue, but also on coach Andy Flower's removal.

Hard to turn down big IPL money, admits Bairstow

Hard to turn down big IPL money, admits Bairstow

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Jonny Bairstow said that it is indeed difficult for the players to turn down big money

IPL: Morkel, Pietersen help Delhi thump holders Chennai

IPL: Morkel, Pietersen help Delhi thump holders Chennai

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Delhi Daredevils put up a thorough professional performance as they thrashed defending champions Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in a lopsided contest in the Indian Premier League at the Ferozshah Kotla on Tuesday.

Needed! A special knock from Bell on his home ground!

Needed! A special knock from Bell on his home ground!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The Lord's Ashes Test was a nightmare for England but they should resist pressure to make wholesale changes, former batsman Kevin Pietersen said on Monday.

Rohit, Pujara, Rahane stroll in the rain

Rohit, Pujara, Rahane stroll in the rain

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

'If it was up to me, Dubai would always host a one off match like this WTC game. Neutral venue, fabulous stadium, guaranteed weather, excellent training facilities and a travel hub!' KP tweeted.