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Pietersen sets sights on Chennai
England captain Kevin Pietersen believes it is important England return to India for their rescheduled two-Test series as a show of support following the terror attacks in Mumbai.
Kirtley savours thriving Pro ARCH
The Emirates Airline Pro ARCH cricket tours to the UAE, dreamt up by Sussex seamer James Kirtley, are going from strength to strength with more and more people wanting to be involved in the initiative.
Rashid added to Performance Squad
Following further discussions between the England selectors, it has been decided that Adil Rashid will join the England Performance Squad in Abu Dhabi.
Dean confident of retaining Ashes
England Blind captain Matt Dean says “everyone's up for it” as his team prepare to travel to Australia for the Blind Ashes.
Yuvraj earns India recall
Batsman Yuvraj Singh and slow left-armer Pragyan Ojha have been named in the India squad for the rescheduled two-Test series against England.
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Kevin Pietersen
Full Name: Kevin Peter Pietersen
Born: June 27, 1980, Pietermaritzburg, Natal
County: Hampshire
Other Teams: Natal, Nottinghamshire, England A, England,
Test Debut: England v Australia, Lord's, July 21-24 2005
ODI Debut: Zimbabwe v England, Harare, November 28 2004
T20 Debut: England v Australia, Southampton, June 13 2005
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Off-spin
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