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. Kevin pietersen has been omitted from the england squad for the final test against south africa at lords because he has failed to confirm that he did not send derogatory texts. 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. Eight months after his sacking by england following the 5. The fascinating life story of professional cricketer kevin pietersen. Kevin was dropped from the england squad in february of 2014, seemingly calling time on an international career that.
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New kevin pietersen book out this autumn the bookseller. 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. The toughest opponents, the greatest battles, the game we love kevin pietersen 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. There was no love lost between him and kevin pietersen during their playing days but when it came to winning games of cricket for england, they forgot their personal dislike for each other, said the former england offspinner graeme swann. Now, kevin turns his focus to events on the pitch, offering his views on what it. Pietersen has been active in the professional sport since 1997. Why was kevin pietersen hated so much in the english. Kevin pietersen was one of only four former england teammates who did not participate in a video tribute to alastair cook this week. Booktopia has kevin pietersen on cricket, the toughest opponents, the greatest battles, the game we love by kevin pietersen. In 2014, kevin pietersens autobiography was one of the most talked about sporting media stories of the year, largely du.
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Kevin pietersen snubs tribute to exengland teammate. Kevin pietersen is one of the best cricket players. March 11, 2018 facebook creator for ios i love this. Short, siddle star as vics keep nsw at bay marsh oneday cup 2019 duration. Kevin pietersen singled out matt prior as a negative. Kevin was dropped from the england squad in february of. Kevin pietersen and graeme swann had played pivotal roles in england reaching the pinnacle in the world rankings and claiming the ashes series both home and away. We can only speculate, based on our own judgment and conclusion solely f. Repeat inside the world of englands greatestever bowler jimmy anderson.
He certainly has a chip on his shoulder, which i believe stems from the fact he is so. Kevin peter pietersen or kp was born on 27th june 1980 in pietermaritzburg, south africa. In this, his new memoir, kevin recalls the key battles hes faced at the crease and reflects on his most memorable innings. Kevin was dropped from the england squad in february 2014, seemingly calling time on an international career that began nearly ten years earlier. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. 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. Sphere is to release a new book by kevin pietersen this autumn, focusing squarely on events on the pitch. Thats what people said when i busted my calf a couple of years ago. Kevin pietersen on cricket the toughest opponents, the greatest battles, the game we love author. Find kevin pietersen on amazon do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. In this autobiography he is clearly asking the reader to believe in him, to love him, champion his cause. Explore books by kevin pietersen with our selection at. England batsman kevin pietersen has branded offspinner graeme swann s recent autobiography not a clever book after the latter described kp as not a natural leader. Buy kevin pietersen ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device.
The autobiography, released last year, has sold 106,654 copies. Kevin pietersens cricketing career has been full of drama, both on the pitch and away from it. He has played for natal, kwazulunatal, nottinghamshire, hampshire and england. Read kevin pietersen on cricket the toughest opponents, the greatest battles, the game we love by kevin pietersen mbe available from rakuten kobo. Buy kevin pietersen on cricket by kevin pietersen 9780751562040 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. Kevin pietersen was born on the 27th june 1980, in pietermaritzburg, natal, south africa and is a former english cricket player, having been the captain of the english cricket team from early august 2008 until early january 2009. Portrait of a rebel written by journalist marcus stead, was published in the autumn of 2009. 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 is an english cricketer and former captain of the england cricket team. Now i read it and thinking why i didnt pick it sooner. The fascinating life story of professional cricketer kevin pietersen, mbe, from his childhood in south africa to his experiences as one of the leading lights in the world of international cricket. He addresses the dressing room atmosphere and the criticism of him relentlessly, pointbypoint and in great detail. The autobiography by kevin pietersen digested read. Crossing the boundary by kevin pietersen penguin books.
The autobiography reveals the stories behind the highs and lows of his career, and gives kevin a chance to tell his side of stories that any english cricket fan will be familiar with from the media. Kevin pietersen on cricket and millions of other books are available for. Kevin pietersen was born on june 27, 1980 in pietermaritzburg, south africa as kevin peter pietersen. The longawaited autobiography of englands most colorful cricketer this is the fascinating life story of professional cricketer kevin pietersen, mbe, from his childhood in south africa to his recent experiences as one of the leading lights in the world of international cricket. See more ideas about kevin pietersen, cricket and play n go. Read kevin pietersen on cricket the toughest opponents, the greatest battles, the game we love by kevin pietersen available from rakuten kobo.