Kevin Pietersen Picks His Top 3 Knocks In Test Cricket Including Masterclass Against India

England legend Kevin Pietersen is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen across formats. The right-hander has played some tremendous match-winning innings in Test cricket, and his numbers in the longest form of the game showcase his talent.

With all the cricketers being in isolation due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, it has given them time to interact with their fans through social media. Pietersen also picked his top three Test knocks on his Twitter account wherein he has made some interesting choices and revelations.

Kevin Pietersen Lists His Top 3 Test Knocks Of All-Time

Pietersen had tweeted a video wherein he named his best Test knock so far. “Often asked my best innings – THIS ONE! Only cos I thought there was NO WAY I could bat for longer than an hour or 2 at most in the heat in SL! Therefore – a Test swing fest!” Pietersen captioned the tweet.

Often asked my best innings – THIS ONE!
Only cos I thought there was NO WAY I could bat for longer than an hour or 2 at most in the heat in SL!

Therefore – a Test swing fest! ? https://t.co/n41vTSzTxL

— Kevin Pietersen? (@KP24) April 5, 2020

In a tweet, cricket columnist Ayaz Memon asked Pietersen, “Where would you rate your 186 v India at Mumbai in 2012-13? Haven’t seen many such counterattacking knocks which changed not only outcome of the match, but the series too.” 

Where would you rate your 186 v India at Mumbai in 2012-13? Haven't seen many such counterattacking knocks which changed not only outcome of the match, but the series too https://t.co/ZVGLo3QPxI

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 5, 2020

Memon was speaking about the 2nd Test between India and England in 2012-13 Test series, which England had won by 10 wickets, due to a masterclass from Pietersen. In his 233-ball 186-run innings, the batsman struck 20 fours and four sixes. In his reply, Pietersen mentioned that the innings make a cut in his top three.

“Top 3! 1. SL 151 2. Wankhede 186 3. Oval 158,” he replied.

Watch Pietersen’s Tweet Here:

Top 3!

1. SL 151
2. Wankhede 186
3. Oval 158

— Kevin Pietersen? (@KP24) April 5, 2020

Kevin Pietersen Wants That IPL Must Kick Start The Cricketing Season

The cricket fraternity is now desperately waiting for things to improve so that action finally resumes. And former England skipper Kevin Pietersen believes Indian Premier League (IPL) should start the much-awaited cricket season. The legendary batsman insisted that the 13th edition of the league should happen and could be finished in a maximum of four weeks.

IPL 2020 was scheduled to start from March 29 but due to the spread of the coronavirus, the tournament has been deferred until at least mid-April. As the COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country, BCCI has provided no further updates regarding the fate of the league.

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