Yuvraj singh restarts war of words with kevin pietersen ahead of clash. Amidst many, former englands cricketer kevin pietersen is one of the most active cricketers on social media. Now, kevin turns his focus to events on the pitch, offering his views on what it takes to be a successful cricketer in the modern age. Yuvraj backs rishabh pant, tells pietersen his dismissal. Yuvraj singh trolls kevin pietersen over pie chucker post on. Kevin pietersen during the third day of the first cricket test match against south africa at the oval cricket ground, london, in 2012. Kevin pietersen bleacher report latest news, videos and. Yuvraj singh, kevin pietersen exchange hilarious banter on rohit. When kevin pietersen toured england for a club tournament for his homeside kwazulunatal in 1999, he got a chance to play for cannock cc however, clive rice, who already had seen him play in south africa offered him a 3year contract with nottinghamshire, it was a breakthrough for kevin in the year 20. Pietersen branded yuvraj a piechucker and claimed his bowling was filth during that series, while the india batsman responded by suggesting. A2a he is withdrawn from the ipl player auctions 2017, citing his continuous travel which started from participation in the ram slam t20, bbl06 and the ongoing psl02. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 20, 2017 kevin pietersen apologised to australian open hero dan evans for saying no to a selfie. Kevin pietersen has joked on twitter about applying for the england coaching job, 24 hours after hopes of an england comeback were dashed by andrew strauss.
Kevin pietersen is a cricket obsessive who just happens to be a brilliant cricketer. Dec 22, 2015 kevin pietersen is a cricket obsessive who just happens to be a brilliant cricketer. I prefer mentoring players in whiteball cricket over full. European road trip 2019, the ashes 1930 and test match cricket 1938. Sep 01, 2015 kevin peter pietersen is a 34 yearold professional cricketer, and the highest england run scorer in all international forms of the game combined.
Kevin pietersen retires from the game on social media pietersen has played for a number of teams across the world since 2014 when he. We can only speculate, based on our own judgment and conclusion solely f. Kevin pietersen is an english cricketer and former captain of the england cricket team. The trouble is, nobody seems to have told him about that. List of international cricket centuries by kevin pietersen. Now, kevin turns his focus to events on the pitch, offering his views on what it. In 2014, kevin pietersens autobiography was one of the most talked about sporting media stories of the year, largely due to the shockwaves it sent through the cricketing establishment. I prefer mentoring players in whiteball cricket over fulltime coaching. Yuvraj singh on being called piechucker by kevin pietersen. Oct 12, 2014 kevin pietersens book has tarnished england. Kevin pietersen pulls out of indian premier league. Evans met the former england batsman in melbourne for the big bash t20 tournament at a city h. Yuvraj singh came to the underfire rishabh pants rescue after the cricket fraternity, including former england star kevin pietersen, slammed the young batsman for his dismissal in.
Explore books by kevin pietersen with our selection at. However, i am happy to inform that mr kevin pietersen has agreed and confirmed to deliver the mak pataudi lecture on 12th june 2018 at bangalore, the bcci general manager wrote to the members. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. During the indiaengland series in 200809, then english captain pietersen called yuvraj a piechucker and called his slow leftarm bowling. The england and wales cricket board has still to see a copy of kevin pietersens autobiography, which will be published next week, but has moved to clarify it. Pietersen labelled the 2011 world cup winner a piechucker, despite being dismissed by his leftarm spinners four times in onedayers, more than any other bowler.
With kevin pietersen retiring from all forms of cricket recently, harsha bhogle looks back at the career of a maverick and the legendary status he gained in. Former england batsman kevin pietersen says he will not be entering this years indian premier. Kevin pietersen scored a century on his debut for notts. Yuvraj singh trolls kevin pietersen over pie chucker comment. Biography of kevin pietersen a legendary english batsman. Ap former england team mate graeme swann began the backlash against kevin pietersens new book on monday by labelling it the biggest work of fiction since jules verne. Kevin pietersen returns to surrey to play t20 blast. As of 1 january 20, pietersen has played 104 tests and 6 odis for england, scoring 8,181 and 4,440 runs respectively and is the first batsman. The entertainment arena around the world has come to a halt. Oct 01, 2006 the plan was for interviewer of the year rachel cooke to spend much of the summer dropping in and out of kevin pietersen s life. Pie chucker comes back to haunt kevin pietersen as yuvraj.
Pietersen was born to an afrikaner father and english mother in south africa. Although, cover of the book unveils that it would be something typical as it will be telling. Yuvraj singh trolls kevin pietersen over pie post on instagram the. Kevin pietersen in action during his 355 not out for surrey i just find it incredibly deceitful what has happened to me and am frankly finding it difficult to understand right now. During the 2008 test series between india and england, pietersen called yuvraj a pir chucker after he got out to the left arn spinner.
The toughest opponents, the greatest battles, the game we love by pietersen mbe, kevin isbn. Englands star batsman kevin pietersen has named old foe yuvraj singh as indias danger man in the forthcoming oneday series. Rachel cooke meets kevin pietersen sport the guardian. Yuvraj singh trolled kevin pietersen on his throwback. Kevin pietersen reveals that rahul dravid sent him a number of emails which helped the england batsman play spin better. Kevin pietersen hails rahul dravid as genuine guru. James taylor not bothered by kevin pietersen slagging off. Kevin pietersen all the latest news and updates the sun. He has scored centuries 100 or more runs in a single innings in test and one day international odi matches, on twentythree and nine occasions respectively. Buy kp the biography of kevin pietersen book online at. Yuvraj singh takes a shot at kevin pietersen for his piechucker.
Kevin pietersen sarcastically urges india to drop vijay shankar. James taylor only played once alongside pietersen and they put on 147 runs together but that didnt stop pietersen from recording his reservations. There was plenty of hot air being thrown about at the mcg, with mitch johnson and kevin pietersen exchanging words. Pietersen would have had to go into the ipl auction after being released by rising pune supergiants. In this book, he invites fans into the dressing room, into the middle and into his mind, providing a fascinating and unique look at what it takes to be an elite sportsperson today. He is a righthanded batsman and occasional off spin bowler who played in all three formats for england between 2005 and 2014. The autobiography, kevin pietersen reveals a special letter that he. Feb 11, 2017 a2a he is withdrawn from the ipl player auctions 2017, citing his continuous travel which started from participation in the ram slam t20, bbl06 and the ongoing psl02. Kps new venture kevin pietersen on cricket could be another powerpact criticism on the people behind his failures. Buy kp the biography of kevin pietersen book online at best prices in india on.
Cricketers and celebrities are trying their best to entertain the fans with their social media game. Oct 23, 2014 rahul dravids letter to kevin pietersen on how to play spin. Oct 22, 2015 kevin pietersen s cricketing career has been full of drama, both on the pitch and away from it. Virat kohli, sachin tendulkar in kevin pietersens top five.
England returned to india to feature in a twomatch test series, losing by 10. Kevin pietersen on cricket gives an insight into the sybaritic philosophy that has shaped one of the most entertaining cricketers the game has ever known. Nov 22, 2015 kevin pietersen on cricket gives an insight into the sybaritic philosophy that has shaped one of the most entertaining cricketers the game has ever known. The former england off spinner has hit back at pietersen saying his book is a work of fiction. Why was kevin pietersen hated so much in the english. The kurt wallander series began in 1991 with faceless killers, which was translated into english in 1997. Pietersen has played in three ipl campaigns, representing royal challengers 200910 and delhi 2012. Why is kevin pietersen not playing in the 2017 ipl. Here we look at the stats and numbers that kevin pietersen created during his glorious career. Oct 09, 2017 kevin pietersen has branded englands squad for the upcoming ashes campaign as an absolute joke. Dev responds to shoaib akhtars proposal for india vs pakistan series. In this freewheeling book, kevin pietersen talks about cricket in a relaxed, carefree and casual tone. Kevin pieterson singles out yuvraj singh as danger man. Rahul dravids letter to kevin pietersen on how to play spin.
He has been married to jessica taylor since december 29, 2007. Kevin pietersen salutes rahul dravid in autobiography. Kevin pietersen was a player who defined his generation. Joe roots side will attempt to defend the urn in australia this winter after england won. Kevin pietersen has branded englands squad for the upcoming ashes campaign as an absolute joke. He made his firstclass debut for natal in 1997 and moved to england in 2000, after voicing. The 37yearold also mentioned that this would be his last stint of competitive cricket in england. Kevin pietersen on cricket could be another audacious display by former english batsman hamza 06102015 he came like storm and passed like a thunderbolt, the phrase better suits the former star english batsman kevin pietersen. Why was kevin pietersen hated so much in the english dressing.
However, clive rice, who already had seen him play in south africa offered him a 3year contract with nottinghamshire, it was a breakthrough for kevin in the year 2000. After his three seasons in green, pietersen has accumulated 884 runs from his 25 matches. Pietersen also managed a score of 60 off 37 balls in the close loss to the thunder. Kevin pietersen was born on june 27, 1980 in pietermaritzburg, south africa as kevin peter pietersen.
Fan favourite kevin pietersen again produced batting masterclasses in bbl06, finishing with a total of 268 runs for the season, the most at the stars. He is a producer and actor, known for a league of their own. Dec 22, 2015 in 2014, kevin pietersen s autobiography was one of the most talked about sporting media stories of the year, largely due to the shockwaves it sent through the cricketing establishment. Oct 02, 2014 the england and wales cricket board has still to see a copy of kevin pietersens autobiography, which will be published next week, but has moved to clarify it retains the right to take action. Yuvraj singh live instagram chat with kevin pietersen cricket live news. During indias tour of england in 2008, yuvraj and pietersen.
Cricketer kevin pietersens book leaves us stumped the. Ap former england team mate graeme swann began the backlash against kevin pietersens new book on monday by labelling it the biggest work of fiction since jules verne speaking at an awards ceremony at lords, swann denied accusations that he was part of a clique of bowlers. Mar 21, 2018 with kevin pietersen retiring from all forms of cricket recently, harsha bhogle looks back at the career of a maverick and the legendary status he gained in. Kevin pietersen apologised to australian open hero dan evans for saying no to a selfie. Yuvraj singh backs rishabh pant, tells kevin pietersen his dismissal not pathetic at all pant, who came out to bat at the number four spot after the indian top order collapsed, got out at 32 runs from 56 balls to an extravagant shot after getting his eye in. Perhaps more revealingly, as the above table shows, since pietersen made his oneday debut in november 2004, england have a better win ratio without him 46. Jan 15, 2015 kevin pietersen s 1st odi century chokers. Virat kohli, sachin tendulkar in kevin pietersens top. Nov 15, 2014 james taylor only played once alongside pietersen and they put on 147 runs together but that didnt stop pietersen from recording his reservations about the diminutive nottinghamshire batsman. Kevin peter pietersen mbe born 27 june 1980 is a south africanborn british former cricketer. Yuvraj singh yuvraj was talking to kevin pietersen on instagram where he chose coaching and mentoring over commentary. Kevin pietersen alleges that there was a culture of bullying within the england team and that a clique made up of graeme swann, stuart broad and matt prior ruled the roost.
Kevin pietersen bleacher report latest news, videos. In fact the matteroffact narrative reminds the reader of the unique kp style of cricket audacity punctuated by arrogance mixed with art. Yuvraj singh live instagram chat with kevin pietersen. However, in the 19992000 supersport series, from four matches pietersen. The autobiography, kevin pietersen reveals a special letter that he received from indian batting legend rahul dravid. Mar 07, 2011 over that same period, pietersen has played 22 onedayers for england, scored 521 runs at an average of 23. Over that same period, pietersen has played 22 onedayers for england, scored 521 runs at an average of 23. The plan was for interviewer of the year rachel cooke to spend much of the summer dropping in and out of kevin pietersens life. When kevin pietersen toured england for a club tournament for his homeside kwazulunatal in 1999, he got a chance to play for cannock cc.
Kevin peter pietersen is a 34 yearold professional cricketer, and the highest england run scorer in all international forms of the game combined. Yuvraj singh appreciated rohits knock on twitter and said that he was going closer to man of the series trophy. Kevin pietersen had labelled yuvraj singh as a piechucker after he was. He is a righthanded batsman and occasional off spin bowler who played in all three formats for england between 2005 and 2014 pietersen was born to an afrikaner father and english mother in south africa. May, 2015 kevin pietersen in action during his 355 not out for surrey i just find it incredibly deceitful what has happened to me and am frankly finding it difficult to understand right now. Kevin pietersen lists top 3 knocks in test cricket, includes masterclass against india apr 05, 2020 15. Cricketer kevin pietersens book leaves us stumped the national. Jul 04, 2017 kevin pietersen returns to surrey to play t20 blast. Pietersen had his best knock of the season against the melbourne renegades in the return derby, smashing 73 off 46 balls, the second best score of any star in bbl06. Kevin pietersens cricketing career has been full of drama, both on the pitch and away from it. Below is a list of henning mankells kurt wallander books in publication order and chronological order. So, if he had to play the ipl, he would have had to spent most of the time awa. The former india allrounder poked fun at kevin pietersens recent. Pietersen shows off amazing chair made out of every strip hes worn former england cricket hero kevin pietersen revealed the fantastic birthday gift pop star wife jessica gave him a couple of.
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