Kevin Pietersen

Born: June 27, 1980

Height: 6' 4" (193cm)

Hometown: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Nationality: England flag English

Role: Top-order batsman
Kevin Pietersen
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Career History
Sports Mole has 821 articles about Kevin Pietersen. Articles 1 to 40:
England captain Ben Stokes in July 2025.
The Ashes 2025-26 schedule: Fixtures, venues & key dates for England's tour of Australia
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about the 2025-26 Ashes Series between England and Australia, including fixtures, venues and key dates.
Nov 19, 00:10
 England's Michael Vaughan on September 12, 2005
Top five best Ashes series in history: Which memorable encounter between England and Australia comes out on top?
Ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes series, Sports Mole picks out the best five Test series that have taken place between England and Australia.
Nov 17, 22:59
 Rashid Khan in action for Afghanistan in June 2019
Steven Mullaney impressed with Rashid Khan's displays amid upheaval in homeland
The Afghanistan international is the joint leading wicket-taker in The Hundred.
Aug 19, 16:56
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Kevin Pietersen hopes Ben Stokes benefits from cricket break
The 30-year-old England all-rounder is prioritising his mental health.
Jul 30, 19:22
 Emma Raducanu pictured at Wimbledon on July 5, 2021
Emma Raducanu defended by Andy Murray after Wimbledon exit
The 18-year-old retired from her match against Ajla Tomljanovic with breathing difficulties.
Jul 6, 14:47
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Friday's sporting social: Players and pundits prepare for start of Euro 2020
After a 12-month delay, Euro 2020 finally arrived.
Jun 11, 18:43
 Kevin Pietersen pictured in July 2019
Tuesday's sporting social: Kevin Pietersen calls for addition to T20 rules
Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho turned the clock back seven years.
Apr 27, 17:40
 Frank Worthington pictured in 2002
Tuesday's sporting social: Tributes for Frank Worthington after death at 72
We look at some of the best examples from March 23.
Mar 23, 19:01
 Kevin Pietersen pictured in July 2019
On This Day: Kevin Pietersen announces retirement
The batsman decided to call it a day at the age of 37.
Mar 17, 08:07
 England's Jos Buttler pictured in March 2021
Jos Buttler credits Eoin Morgan for England inspiration
The captain was almost brought to tears by Jos Buttler's tribute to him on the day of his 100th T20 cap.
Mar 16, 18:56
 England's Jason Roy in action against India on March 14, 2021
England's Jason Roy hopes to join elite T20 hundred club
Only Alex Hales and Dawid Malan have brought up three figures for England in the format.
Mar 15, 15:24
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on March 7, 2021
Tuesday's sporting social: Mourinho reminisces and Robertson turns to football
Kevin Pietersen was not a fan of England's rotation policy.
Mar 9, 19:48
 Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Pundits criticise pitch, England selection policy after loss
There were 17 wickets inside two sessions on the second day of the Test as Joe Root's side suffered defeat.
Feb 25, 16:04
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England's Ben Stokes doubts he will peak in cricket
The 29-year-old says he takes inspiration from captain Joe Root.
Feb 22, 18:32
 Ben Foakes during an England nets session on February 8, 2019
A closer look at Ben Foakes's impressive England return
The Surrey player is considered one of the best pure glovemen in the world.
Feb 15, 14:16
 Nasser Hussain pictured in 2019
Five of England's best performances on the subcontinent
The tourists clinched a 227-run win in Chennai on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series against India.
Feb 9, 12:00
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A closer look at Joe Root's record after century in 100th Test
It is the England captain's third century in successive Tests after his 228 and 186 against Sri Lanka.
Feb 5, 13:12
 England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
A closer look at the 14 men to play 100 Tests for England
Captain Joe Root will join the exclusive club when he leads the team out in Chennai on Friday
Feb 4, 13:55
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A look back at Joe Root's first 99 Tests for England
Joe Root is likely to break Alastair Cook's record of Tests as captain by the end of 2021.
Feb 1, 07:52
 England captain Joe Root is run out against West Indies on July 24, 2020
A look at Joe Root's highest scores in the five-day format
Joe Root's superb showing in Galle moved him up to fourth in the list of his country's highest Test run scorers.
Jan 24, 12:47
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sri Lanka v England Day 2: Joe Root leading visitors fightback
James Anderson and Joe Root raised the bar in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Jan 23, 14:16
 Eoin Morgan in action during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and England on October 13, 2018
A look at five of England's best wins on the sub-continent
Joe Root's side were convincing winners in the first Test in Sri Lanka.
Jan 18, 10:49
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sri Lanka v England Day Three: Hosts hit back after Joe Root double century
Captain Joe Root had ended day one on 66, day two on 168 and marched onwards to 228 on the third morning.
Jan 16, 14:30
 Kusal Perera in action for Sri Lanka on June 4, 2019
Sri Lanka fight back after Joe Root's double century
Joe Root was the last man out for England after scoring 228 to record a fourth double ton for his country.
Jan 16, 09:51
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root hits double century as England boast lead of 286
Joe Root became only the fifth England player to score a Test double hundred in Asia.
Jan 16, 09:40
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England boast lead of 185 in day two of first Sri Lanka Test
Dan Lawrence hits 73 on debut as England reach 320 for four at tea, a lead of 185.
Jan 15, 10:42
 Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Friday's sporting social: Gary Neville makes fun of Jamie Carragher's book
We look at some of the best examples from January 8.
Jan 8, 18:17
 West Ham's Declan Rice on January 1, 2021
Tuesday's sporting social: Rice quick on the draw and KP on safari
Elsewhere, footballers urged people to stay positive as lockdown rules return and Eddie Hearn celebrated an award.
Jan 5, 18:41
 Australia celebrate winning back the Ashes in 2006
On This Day in 2006 - Australia win back the Ashes
In the previous series, England had won back the urn for the first time in 18 years.
Dec 18, 08:37
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on November 8, 2020
Friday's sporting social - Football Shirt Friday and Jose's first year at Spurs
The PFA was backing the Football Shirt Friday scheme, which seeks to raise funds for the Bobby Moore Fund.
Nov 20, 19:50
 Mo Farah celebrates at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Thursday's sporting social: Sir Mo Farah passes the baton and birthdays galore
Serena Williams and her daughter went full superhero at the beach.
Oct 22, 19:03
 Sergio Aguero sits injured on June 22, 2020
Monday's sporting social: Sergio Aguero on comeback trail, end of an era for Ian Bell
Sergio Aguero has been battling a knee injury, while Ian Bell has been clearing out his locker at Warwickshire.
Sep 21, 17:35
 Kevin Pietersen at the 2005 Ashes
On this day in 2005: Kevin Pietersen inspires England to Ashes glory
The South African-born batsman helped guide his adopted nation to an historic victory against Australia at The Oval.
Sep 12, 08:06
 England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Is Jos Buttler England's greatest white-ball player?
The wicketkeeper will face Australia again on Friday at his home ground of Emirates Old Trafford.
Sep 10, 16:06
 Graham Thorpe pictured in June 2017
Graham Thorpe determined not to pressure Tom Banton
Tom Banton hit 71 off only 42 balls in the first Twenty20 international against Pakistan.
Aug 29, 17:42
 Kevin Pietersen pictured in July 2019
On this Day in 2008 - Kevin Pietersen named as England's Test, ODI captain
Things started well as Kevin Pietersen scored a century and helped England to victory but things went downhill.
Aug 4, 07:56
 Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham pictured in October 2019
Dortmund's Bellingham welcome, Kane's baby news - Monday's sporting social
A future England striker? England captain Harry Kane and his wife are having a boy.
Jul 20, 17:59
 Andrew Strauss raises his bat after reaching a century in England's Test with Pakistan in July 2006.
Picture of the day: Andrew Strauss registers ninth Test century for England
Andrew Strauss' 128 from 214 balls was his third Test ton at the Home of Cricket.
Jul 16, 08:17
 Alan Shearer pictured on December 14, 2015
Friday's sporting social: Andy Murray joins Duchess of Cambridge for school Q&A
Meanwhile, Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson released a fitness update.
Jul 10, 17:28
 Kevin Pietersen pictured in July 2019
Kevin Pietersen reveals regret at not making farewell England appearance at home
Kevin Pietersen believes social media can destroy the careers of current sports stars.
Jul 9, 09:15
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