Kevin Pietersen
England
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Andrew Hughes /
17 November 2010 /
"To retain the Ashes, England will need Pietersen at his best. "
He's England's most flamboyant batsman and the team's most likely match-winner on his day. Form and temperament have been recent issues though...
Kevin Pietersen
Nickname: KP, Kelves, Kapes, Figjam
Right-handed middle order batsman
Tests: 66
Batting Average: 47.80
Ashes Experience: Played in 2005, 2006-07 and 2009 series
Ashes Batting Average: 50.72
Ashes Runs: 1116
Ashes Role:
To retain the Ashes, England will need Pietersen at his best. The most destructive batsman in their line-up, it will be his job either to counter attack or score quick runs to press home the advantage. He can also contribute a few overs of tidy off-spin.
Likes: Batting against Australia
Dislikes: Part-time left arm spinners and John Buchanan
Trivia: Pietersen once played club cricket for Cannock in the Birmingham and District Premier League.
Odds to be top England batsman: [5.4]
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