Kevin Pietersen
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Why we need to win the war against rhino poachers
In support of The Independent’s Stop the Illegal Wildlife Trade campaign, former England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen writes about his mission to protect rhinos from extinction → Read More
This is how England can combat Pakistan's lethal leg spin
This England side has beaten South Africa and Australia over the past year so there should be no alarm bells ringing just yet but they need to examine their technique against leg spin. → Read More
Mohammad Amir and any match-fixer, spot-fixer or drug taker should be banned for life
Any sportsman or woman caught match fixing, spot fixing or taking drugs should be banned for life. → Read More
England can win World Twenty20 simply because their batting is so strong
I do not understand where the inconsistency comes from. I am not interested in how many runs he has scored in past World Cups or in this tournament so far. What matters is Wednesday. If he gets 50 or 60 in the next game and wins the match for England then he has done his job. He leads the team so well. He is a nice guy and the boys will be enjoying the freedom he gives them to go and play. He is… → Read More
England will struggle to reach World T20 last four
If they leave grass on the Delhi wicket then it will also bounce and suit England’s batters because they will have a little more pace on the ball to play with. If England were playing in Hyderabad, Chennai or Calcutta, where it is low and slow, I’d say they’d have absolutely no chance of getting through. But they do have a chance in Mumbai and Delhi. A lot is said about handling the crowds in… → Read More
Kevin Pietersen: I would absolutely love to play for England at the World Twenty20
Former England batsman says he is in the form of his life and would love to return to international fold → Read More
Twenty20 cricket is an easy, enjoyable gig
Kevin Pietersen: Unless players from smaller nations are properly paid, they will start turning their backs on internationals → Read More
Kevin Pietersen: My advice to Ben Stokes? Ignore the England hype and don't slacken off
England's new all-rounder needs to block out claims he is the next Sir Ian Botham and simply keep playing his natural game → Read More
Nick Compton's recall for the South African tour will allow Alex Hales to emerge as England's superstar
Compton's ability to wear down his opponents will allow the naturally exuberant Hales to play with a far greater degree of freedom → Read More
Not long ago I thought England would lose this series easily, but suddenly South Africa have far more at stake
If South Africa lose this series to England there will be lots of questions about whether they are on the right path → Read More
Kevin Pietersen: 24/7 Project will help underprivileged kids from impoverished areas around world play cricket
For years I travelled the world playing against young net bowlers and all I thought about was my own preparation. I never gave those guys the time they deserved. I hope to make up for that through the 24/7 Project → Read More
Kevin Pietersen: England have acted horrendously by dropping Jos Buttler
Exclusive: Jos Butter is an explosive player who has to be handled, and judged, differently - axing him for Pakistan decider is a shortsighted decision → Read More
Kevin Pietersen: Why I was the wrong choice to captain England
Exclusive: In an extract from his new book, Kevin Pietersen explains how his failure to understand players was his downfall as Test skipper → Read More
Ashes 2015: England triumphed after stubborn Alastair Cook found coach who made him realise he had to change
Alastair Cook's new relaxed style has helped the younger players to blosom and transform England, writes Kevin Pietersen → Read More
Ashes 2015: This Australian batting order as fragile as any I've seen
The Australian guys are tired because they have been on the road for a long time. Towards end of a series that starts to get at you, cracks start to emerge → Read More
Ashes 2015: England batsmen must fight fire with fire against Mitchell Johnson, says Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen: Taking on the left-armer is an intense experience, but England should relish chance to mix with the best → Read More
The Ashes: England have ditched the clipboards and played with freedom
Kevin Pietersen: England's liberated approach against Australia has been so refreshing to watch and there must be no relenting at Lord's → Read More
Kevin Pietersen: Sledging is good for the game
This is sporting war. I want more sledging. I do not want to see people laughing and joking with each other → Read More
Kevin Pietersen: The day my life changed forever at the 2005 Ashes
England's batting great recalls his finest hour at The Oval 10 years ago - from his first-ball escape, to mastering Shane Warne and batting with George Clooney → Read More
Broken county system is damaging our national side
Quality of county cricket can be very good for patches and then it can be very poor which sums up huge difference between it and international cricket → Read More