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Kevin Pietersen text message controversy
Sat, October 12 2013
Andrew Strauss does not want to enter war of words with Kevin Pietersen
Former England captain Andrew Strauss said on Friday he didn't want to become involved in a "war of words" with Kevin Pietersen over the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Sat, September 28 2013
Kevin Pietersen crossed the line by sending text messages to South African cricketers: Andrew Strauss
Former England captain Andrew Strauss has lifted the lid on his stand-off with Kevin Pietersen that overshadowed his final days as an international cricketer, saying he felt "let down" by the star batsman.
Wed, September 11 2013
England vs Australia 2013: Kevin Pietersen ‘great example’ to young ODI squad, says Ashley Giles
Kevin Pietersen is setting a "great example" to the novice players in England's one-day squad, according to limited-overs coach Ashley Giles.
Sat, August 23 2014
South Africa and Kevin Pietersen’s text messages rob England off the world No 1 Test ranking
On August 20, 2012, South Africa beat England by 51 runs in the third and final Test at Lord's, thereby claiming the series 2-0 and displacing their opponents as the No 1 Test team in the world.
Sun, August 04 2013
Ashes 2013: Kevin Pietersen erases bitter memories of text-message saga with maiden century at Old Trafford
On August 4, 2012, Kevin Pietersen played one of the best knocks of his Test career at Headingley. He, however, created unrest in the English camp with an emotional press conference and an embarrassing 'text-message’ saga at the end of that Test against South Africa. A year on, he has slammed another ton, this time at Old Trafford to exorcise the ghosts of the untoward incident. Prakash Govindasreenivasan has more.
Wed, July 17 2013
Ashes 2013: Alastair Cook stresses on importance of having united team
England captain Alastair Cook said team spirit could never be taken for granted as Australia battled to present a united front after accusations of dressing room disharmony made by ex-coach Mickey Arthur.
Fri, June 28 2013
Kevin Pietersen: An insanely talented cricketer, a maverick rockstar and controversy’s favourite child
Kevin Pietersen, born June 27, 1980, is the one of the most exciting batsmen of modern times and certainly ties with his close friend Shane Warne as the most colourful character. Arunabha Sengupta traces the career of this phenomenally talented South African born England batsman who draws crowd to fill stadiums like few of his contemporaries.
Wed, April 10 2013
Wisden Almanack’s 150th edition criticises Kevin Pietersen for his behaviour during South Africa series
Kevin Pietersen has come under sharp attack in the 150th edition of Wisden Almanack, which has described the star batsman's behaviour as "arrogant" during South Africa-England series last year when the SMS saga led to his ouster from the national side.
Wed, January 23 2013
Kevin Pietersen’s brother-in-law arrested for rape, blackmail
Samuel Taylor, brother-in-law of star England batsman Kevin Pietersen, has been arrested by the British police for two rapes and blackmail.