Born in South Africa in 1980 to an Afrikaner father and English mother, he made his first-class debut at the age of 17. In 1999, while playing with KwaZula Natal, he impressed former England captain Nasser Hussain and the following year signed for Nottinghamshire. He had a stunning debut season. 'If he can mainatin his first season's form, the name of Pietersen should be pencilled in for future Test squads,' was the glowing report in the Wisden Crickets' Almanack. He moved to Shane Warne's Hampshire in 2004 and went on to make his international debut in the controversial tour of Zimbabwe the same year. He soon became a cornerstone of the England side and played a key role in the thrilling victory in the 2005 Ashes, where he finished the series as the highest scoring player. In August 2008, he was appointed captain and led his adopted country to a victory in the Test against South Africa, and four wins in one day internationals. But his captaincy lasted only five short months and, after continual run-ins with the team's coach Peter Moores, he quit in early January 2009. Cocky, outspoken and undoubtedly talented, Kevin Pietersen looks sure to be a giant of the sport for many years to come.
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By Welsh Dragon
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I have found Kevin Pietersen a fascinating and intriguing personality ever since he made his debut in international cricket and I was looking forward to reading this book to find out more about him and what makes him tick.
I found this book very interesting and easy to read. I had no idea just how difficult and turbulent Pietersen's life had been until I read this book.
He is a complex, occasionally flawed, but ultimately good man and this comes across as the author offers some objective analysis to some of the more controversial episodes in his life.
The book is broadly pro-Pietersen, although the author offers some criticism of his behaviour and attitude on occasions. He clearly takes the side of Pietersen when it comes to the debacle that surrounded his short reign as England captain, and is quite critical of coach Peter Moores's attitude.
I ended this book thinking I had received excellent value for money, and had learnt a great deal about cricket's most entertaining and controversial character.
If you're a fan of Pietersen's attacking play, or just want to know more about how his mind works, this book is definitely for you.
I found this book very interesting and easy to read. I had no idea just how difficult and turbulent Pietersen's life had been until I read this book.
He is a complex, occasionally flawed, but ultimately good man and this comes across as the author offers some objective analysis to some of the more controversial episodes in his life.
The book is broadly pro-Pietersen, although the author offers some criticism of his behaviour and attitude on occasions. He clearly takes the side of Pietersen when it comes to the debacle that surrounded his short reign as England captain, and is quite critical of coach Peter Moores's attitude.
I ended this book thinking I had received excellent value for money, and had learnt a great deal about cricket's most entertaining and controversial character.
If you're a fan of Pietersen's attacking play, or just want to know more about how his mind works, this book is definitely for you.
By SMcC
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Son (11) found it a bit heavy going, but that may be down to him only being 11. He is a very keen cricketer and plays at a high standard. He is keen to know how the England players got to be selected and how they 'tick'! Hence he is reading several biographies!
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