Who dropped Kevin Pietersen?

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Kevin Pietersen dropped by England for third Test after being caught in text message row. Kevin Pietersen has been dropped from England’s squad for the third Test against South Africa after the controversial batsman was caught up in a text message row.

How good a batsman was Kevin Pietersen?

His innings included seven sixes, breaking Ian Botham’s record for the most sixes by an English player in an Ashes innings. Pietersen was named Man of the Match for his efforts, and finished the series as top scorer, with 473 runs over the five Tests, an average of 52.55, which also was the highest in the series.

Is Kevin Pietersen a legend?

Pietersen is currently the third leading run scorer in Legends League Cricket with 164 at an average of 41 and a strike rate of over 200. The only players to have scored more than him are Upul Tharanga, who still plays domestic cricket in Sri Lanka, and Naman Ojha, who only retired last year.

Why KP was dropped?

Pietersen was first dropped from the team after he sent text messages to South African players about his teammates during the 2012 Test series between the two sides in which he allegedly insulted Strauss as well.

What happened between Strauss and Pietersen?

Sir Andrew Strauss told the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast that he made mistakes with his handling of Kevin Pietersen during his time as England captain. Pietersen sent text messages to South African players during the 2012 Test series between the two sides and allegedly insulted Strauss in them.

Who is Kevin Pietersen’s wife?

Jessica TaylorKevin Pietersen / Wife (m. 2007)

Is Kevin Pietersen South African?

Kevin Pietersen: The former English swashbuckling batsman was one of the sport’s prolific hitters, famous for his scientific switch-hit. However, before he moved to England in 2001 and made a name for himself, he began his career in his South African birthplace, of Pietermaritzburg.