Who bullied Kevin Pietersen?

Steve Harmison backs Kevin Pietersen over England ‘bullying’ claims.

What was the controversy with Kevin Pietersen?

In his autobiography in 2014, Pietersen had alleged that there was a bullying culture within the team. He had alleged that the wicket-keeper Matt Prior and seniors like James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann would force team-mates to apologise for misfields and dropped catches during matches.

Is Kevin Pietersen Afrikaans?

Pietersen was born to an Afrikaner father and English mother in South Africa. He made his first-class debut for Natal in 1997 and moved to England in 2000, after voicing his displeasure at what he said was the racial quota system in South African cricket.

Is Kevin Pietersen a good cricketer?

Kevin Pietersen scored more than 13,000 runs and made 32 centuries in all formats for England before he was effectively sacked in 2014. Despite developing into one of England’s greatest players and with undoubted genius, Pietersen’s international career was haunted by off-field issues. Notably, he was dropped in 2012.

What did Kevin Pietersen say about Matt Prior?

The outspoken Pietersen published a no-holds-barred autobiography later that year and Prior was one of his main targets. The former batsman consistently referred to Prior as ‘The Big Cheese’ or ‘Cheese’ in the book after stating early on that he was ‘a Dairylea triangle thinking he was Brie’.

Who hates Kevin Pietersen?

Greame Swann brazenly reveals his dislike for Kevin Pietersen while the latter got involved in a series of controversies as England player. While former England star batter Kevin Pietersen undoubtedly had a stellar career as an England cricketer, it was also one marred by way too many controversies.

Who did Pietersen fall out with?

But it all ended for Pietersen in a tale of betrayal, jealousy and, ultimately, banishment. The now 39-year-old fell out with the entire English set-up, but at the story’s core was his feud with Andrew Strauss.

What texts did Kevin Pietersen send?

At least one text – sent by the South African-born England batsman to opposing South African players – referred to team mate Andrew Strauss as a ‘doos’. In Afrikaans the word literally means ‘box’, but it has a slang application of ‘dumb c***’.

How tall is Kevin Pietersen?

6′ 4″Kevin Pietersen / Height

How old is Kevin Peterson?

41 years (June 27, 1980)Kevin Pietersen / Age

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Is Kevin Pietersen playing in the IPL?

Pietersen played for five seasons in IPL Talking about Kevin Pietersen’s IPL stint, the English cricketer played for five seasons in the Indian Premier League. He first played an IPL match in 2009 for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Rajasthan.