Kevin Peter Pietersen MBE is a cricket commentator, conservationist and former England captain.
Known for his superb batting skills, Pietersen played in all three formats for England from 2005 to 2014.
He won the ICC World Twenty20 Player of the Year award in 2010 and played a key role in helping the England cricket team win their first ICC trophy.
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- Full name: Kevin Peter Pietersen
- Date of birth: June 27, 1980
- Age: 43 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Cricket commentator, conservationist, former cricketer
- Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
- Parents: Jannie Pietersen and Penny Pietersen
- Siblings: 3
- Spouse: Jessica Taylor
- Children: Two
- Net worth: $7.5 million
Early life and education
Kevin Peter Pietersen, now 43 years old, was born on 27 June 1980 in Pietermaritzburg, Natal province, South Africa.
His parents are Jannie Pietersen and Penny Pietersen. He grew up in a strict, disciplined household with his three older brothers, Tony, Greg and Bryan.
Pietersen attended Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg, where he first showed his talent for cricket.
He made his first-class debut for Natal’s B team in 1997, demonstrating his skills as a spin bowler and a powerful back-order batsman.
Personal life
Kevin Pietersen is married to former Liberty X singer Jessica Taylor. The couple married on 29 December 2007, at St Andrew’s Church in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.
They have two children, Dylan, born in 2010, and Rosie, born in 2015.
Career
Pietersen’s cricket journey took a significant turn when he joined Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club in 2000 after being introduced by Nasser Hussain.
He made an immediate impact, scoring a century on his debut and impressing with his batting skills. Pietersen’s success continued, and he received praise for his performances, which included an unbeaten double century and four consecutive centuries in a week.
Pietersen’s domestic career progressed further when he moved to Hampshire in 2005. However, his increasing responsibilities in the England team limited his appearances for Hampshire.
In 2010, he expressed his desire to leave Hampshire and joined Surrey on loan, eventually signing a permanent deal in 2011.
Pietersen had the honour of captaining England in Tests and ODIs from 4 August 2008 to 7 January 2009.
However, his tenure did not last long due to disagreements with then England coach Peter Moores, leading to his resignation.
Pietersen’s relationship with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) deteriorated, leading to his retirement from international limited-overs cricket in 2012.
Net worth
Kevin Pietersen has amassed a net worth of $7.5 million through his successful cricket career and subsequent ventures in commentary and conservation.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @kevinpietersen
- Twitter Username: @KP24
