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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen is hopeful of representing his native South Africa even though he'll be turning 40 when he re-qualifies. Pietersen, 37, hadn’t been selected for the national team after being sacked in the conclusion of the 2013-14 Ashes defeat in Australia. The right-handed batsman will be eligible to play for the Proteas in 2019. "You are talking about in two years' time. Would I? Who knows? We'll have to wait and see where I am," said Pietersen. "I'm going to be playing a lot of cricket in South Africa over the next two years, so we'll see. "I love batting: I will bat for as long as I love the art of batting. I do at the moment, but I'm an old man now, I've just hurt my calf, I didn't field. "Who knows where I'll be in two years' time? If I enjoy batting, we'll see where I get to. I'm in a very happy place." Pietersen is set for his last summer of English county cricke...

Were England right to effectively end Kevin Pietersen’s international career? Have they handed the Ashes to Australia? These questions remain but at 35 and with injuries continuing to affect the latter stages of his career, it seems obvious now that KP will never pull on an England shirt again. As supporters, we must all look to the future and one man who can help us to forget about the spat between Pietersen and the ECB is Nottinghamshire’s Alex Hales. A regular in the national T20 set up for some time, Hales is gradually forcing his way into the One Day squad and test recognition should surely follow. A man for all formats Those who have only seen Alex Hales perform in the T20 arena, either for England or for Notts Outlaws in the Nat West Blast, could be forgiven for seeing him as a very one dimensional cricketer. This is a top order biffer, sent out to score as quickly as possible with a view to taking the game away from the opposition very quickly and he’s done it very...

Australian Test captain Michael Clarke has claimed that it is a mistake to ignore English batsman Kevin Pietersen for the summer’s Ashes 2015. England will be weaker without Kevin Pietersen, the 34-year-old claimed as he prepared for the Ashes in England starting in July 8.  "There's probably two sides for me - there is the personal side where obviously I feel for KP [Pietersen] because I get on well with him and I would love to see him back playing cricket for England," Clarke said at a media conference at Sydney Airport .  "His form has been outstanding, he's still a great player, I know he still wants to play so I feel for him on that side.  "On the other side, we go there soon to play against England. Any team without Kevin Pietersen in it, I don't think is as strong."  The most controversial batsman was sacked by ECB last year following a 5-0 defeat to Australia. However Pietersen was told last week by Andrew Strau...

The former England all-rounder Kevin Pietersen has urged Alastair Cook to relinquish England's ODI captaincy following the team's eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka. The Essex county player was appointed as 50-over skipper in 2011, who has contributed just 22 runs as the tourists were bowled out for 185 in Colombo. As a result - The Three Lions have lost five of their previous six one-day internationals, which has provoked Pietersen urging the 29 year old to step down from the captaincy. Pietersen tweeted: Dear Alastair, if you care about England's chances this winter, pls resign and just concentrate on Test cricket... #getHalesin — Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) November 29, 2014 Cook has been in his worst form throughout this year, scoring just one fifty in his last 18 ODI games.

Those England fans who retained faint hopes that Kevin Pietersen may one day return to international cricket will have been saddened by the revelations from his Autobiography. In the book, he criticises coaches and former team mates in such a manner that his England career must surely be at an end. #450489797 / gettyimages.com From a cricketing point of view it’s all very sad particularly when you remember those times when KP just let his bat do the talking. Here are five of his best batting contributions while wearing an England shirt. 1) 158 against Australia at the Oval 2005 England are ready to regain the Ashes when they meet Australia in 2015. KP won’t be there and it’s incredible to think that he first entered the test arena ten years ago to play a full part in one of the most dramatic series ever. After registering two half centuries in his first game at Lord’s, Pietersen’s 158 at the Oval included seven blistering sixes with paceman Brett Lee and ...

Former England all-rounder Kevin Pietersen is all set to take part in the Caribbean Premier League Twenty20, takes place in July and August this year, according to reports from BBC . Pietersen, 33, has confirmed the news on his Twitter account: Delighted to enter the Draft for @CPL_T20 next week. Will we be rivals or teammates, @henrygayle ? — Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) March 28, 2014 Despite being England's top-scorer in all international formats, the South African-born batsman was sacked from England and Wales Cricket Board contract in February following the team's recent 5-0 Ashes whitewash in Australia.

Australian fan (with miniature bat in one hand and a glass of beer in another) asked Kevin Pietersen for an autograph. however when Pietersen agreed to sign, the fan backed away. A message from Aussie Fans to England fast bowler, Stuart Broad. Kevin Pietersen Trolled by an Australian fan during his 100th Test in Ashes Quite Funny though, England Fan have something for Aussies.! Kevin Pietersen Insulted during the first ashes at The Gabba, Brisbane

Once again, there is a huge controversy in ashes , with the three top England players were allegedly urinated on the Oval pitch after the fifth and final Test ended on Monday.  The allegations originated from Australian journalists who were present at the media box in the stadium as darkness enveloped the ground. According to reports, several England players including Stuart Broad , Kevin Pietersen and Jimmy Anderson took turns to urinate on The Oval pitch to the cheers of their teammates. According to an Australian journalist, Three english players are alleged urinate on the pitch after they sat on the ground with their post-match drinks, as the England players celebrated the victory. England wicketkeeper Matt Prior post a picture on a micro-blogging site twitter, of the players drinking beer on the Oval pitch in darkness, calling it the "best moment of the Ashes". Britain's Sports Minister, Robertson said, "If it happened it is not good behaviour...

England's right-handed batsman, Kevin Pietersen has been included in a 14-man squad for the next and third Ashes Test match against Australia at Old Trafford, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Sunday. England have also selected Nottinghamshire's James Taylor to the squad, whereas, left-armer Monty Panesar is also added to the squad as a spinner and fast bowler Chris Tremlett in place of Steven Finn and Graham Onions. The 3rd Ashes will be played at Emirates Old Trafford on 1-5 August. England squad : Alastair Cook (Capt.), Joe Root, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, Jonny Bairstow, Matt Prior, Tim Bresnan, Graeme Swann, James Anderson, James Taylor, Chris Tremlett, Stuart Broad, Monty Panesar.

England Right-handed batsman, Kevin Pietersen has made a comeback to the England T20 squad against New Zealand , starting from next Thursday at The Oval. He has been included in a 14-men squad for two T20 internationals against New Zealand. Pietersen will play the second match to be held at The Oval on June 27. Geoff Miller , England's national selector, said: With an intense period of cricket coming up we are conscious that we need to manage the workloads of our players throughout the summer and this NatWest series gives an opportunity for players who have performed well in domestic cricket and on the England Performance Programme and with the Lions to step up and test themselves in an international environment. "New Zealand are a talented limited-overs side and with a World T20 competition less than a year away this series gives us a chance to look at a number of different options." England squad : Eoin Morgan (Middlesex, capt), Gary Ballance (Yorkshire),...

England's right-handed batsman Kevin Pietersen is looking to return to the team for the back-to-back Ashes series between australia and england , though he admitted that his current injury is still hurting him a lot. Pietersen has been ruled out from the squad to the Champions Trophy due to his right knee injury, the Mirror reports. Pietersen said that he is desperate to be play and fit for the Ashes.

All-rounder Kevin Pietersen has been rested from England's one-day squads against New Zealand, starting from February 17 in Hamilton. Geoff Miller , England's national selector, said: " There are a number of players who we have decided not to select for parts of the competitive programme this winter as we look to manage their workloads effectively while ensuring we remain competitive across all formats. We feel this is the best way of keeping players as physically and mentally fresh as possible during a demanding 2013 and beyond. " Twenty20 squad : Stuart Broad (capt), Jonny Bairstow, Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Danny Briggs, Jos Buttler, Stuart Meaker, Eoin Morgan, Jade Dernbach, Michael Lumb, James Tredwell, Luke Wright, Tim Bresnan, Samit Patel. ODI squad : Alastair Cook (capt), James Anderson, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn, Ian Bell, Tim Bresnan, Eoin Morgan, Samit Patel, James Tredwell, Jonathan Trott, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Craig Kieswetter, Graeme Swa...

England batsman Kevin Pietersen tweeted on Friday that he hopes to join England's tour to New Zealand in early next year. The 32-year-old, Pietersen is currently doing an expert commentator on TV in the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka. His Twitter Id : http://twitter.com/kevinpp24

The chief of Melbourne Renegades is looking forward to sign England controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen for the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League series. Renegades boss Stuart Coventry said " I'd like to (meet Pietersen) but I think I would want to get an indication first about his availability before talking further. " " We have three places left on our list and one of them is for an international. "If we can grab someone who stands up at the World Twenty20 that is our first priority, but now that Kevin Pietersen is back in the mix, there's no doubt we and the Sydney Sixers have been having some dialogue with his management. "If he is available we'd love to grab him but there's a lot of curve balls in play at the moment, about his availability, whether he wants to come to Australia, whether he wants to come to Melbourne or Sydney ." Australia's domestic Twenty20 Big Bash League begins on December 7.

England's the controversial batsman, Kevin Pietersen has been dropped from the test squad for the tour of India. The Test series of four-match will starts on November 15 in Ahmedabad, before subsequent matches at Mumbai, Kolkata and Nagpur. England squad : Alastair Cook (capt), Ian Bell, Tim Bresnan, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Steven Finn, Graham Onions, Stuart Broad, Nick Comptonn, Matt Prior (wkt), Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Monty Panesar, Graeme Swann, Samit Patel, Jonathan Trott

Kevin Pietersen was left out of England's T20 squad for the World Twenty20 . The Nottinghamshire opener Michael Lumb and Sussex allrounder Luke Wright both are recalled in the 15-man squad. Ravi Bopara , secures a place to T20 squad. Geoff Miller , the national selector, said: " Stuart Broad has an important period coming up leading our T20 side and with a three match series followed closely by the ICC World T20 we feel a two week break from cricket is in the best interests of both Stuart and the team. " " Kevin Pietersen's future involvement is still being determined and he was therefore not considered for selection in either squad. " England World Twenty20 Squad : Stuart Broad (capt), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Jade Dernbach, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Alex Hales, Craig Kieswetter, Danny Briggs, Steven Finn, Eoin Morgan, Samit Patel, Michael Lumb, Graeme Swann, Luke Wright.

England All-rounder Kevin Pietersen has not been added to a 30-man provisional World Twenty20 squad announced on Wednesday. England Provisional World Twenty20 squad : Stuart Broad, (capt), James Anderson, Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Danny Briggs, Jade Dernbach, Steven Finn, Jonathan Bairstow, Gareth Batty, Alex Hales, Craig Kieswetter (wkt), Samit Patel, Matt Prior (wkt), Scott Borthwick, Jos Buttler, Steven Croft, Steven Davies (wkt), Eoin Morgan, Graham Onions, Graeme Swann, James Taylor, Michael Lumb, Stuart Meaker, James Tredwell, Chris Woakes, Alastair Cook, Ben Stokes, Luke Wright, Joe Root

England star player Kevin Pietersen retired from all forms of international limited overs cricket. He will remain available for Test match player only. Pietersen said, " After a great deal of thought and deliberation, I am today announcing my retirement from international one-day cricket. I am immensely proud of my achievements in the one-day game, and still wish to be considered for selection for England in Test cricket. " He has scored 4,184 runs with an average of 42 in ODI and averages 38 in international T20 cricket.

England start cricketer   Kevin Pietersen , Stuart Broad , Monty Panesar and Jonathan Trott escaped unhurt during a minor incident by travelling in a taxi in Duabi. According to the cricket website: " They were travelling in taxi at the speed of 100kph when suddenly the taxi's bonnet flew up and hit into the windscreen, obscuring the driver's vision. Hopefully, the driver was able to stop the car safely "

Kevin Pietersen has been moved to Delhi Daredevils from Deccan Chargers in the upcoming season of 2012 IPL . In 2009, Pietersen was being a part of and captained Royal Challengers Bangalore for a few games. Pietersen, said: " I am looking forward to a wonderful time with the Delhi Daredevils," Pietersen said. "It will be a great experience to be playing in the same squad as Sehwag ."