Kevin Pietersen set to hung his boots after PSL 2018 edition

Former England captain, Kevin Pietersen is all set for his final act as a player in this year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). England team management axed Pietersen following their Ashes 2013-14, 5-0 debacle in Australia.

Pietersen had an illustrious career and was the pillar of England’s middle-order. Meanwhile, he has now taken up commentary, as his new profession.

Kevin Pietersen announces retirement:

The 37-year-old Pietersen has stated that the upcoming three-four weeks will be his last as a player. However, Pietersen will play in upcoming PSL, reported Geo Tv.

Pietersen took to social media site Instagram to announce his decision. He posted an emotional message to bid adieu to his cricketing days as a professional. He also admitted that he absolutely enjoyed his professional cricket.

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“Countless goodbyes to @jessicalibertyx & my kids as a cricket player & this one this evening is the last one I’ll ever have to do,” Pietersen wrote on Instagram.

 

“I’ve hated every goodbye but also known it’s work so just gotten on with it. The journey has been absolutely amazing & for the next 3/4 weeks I’ll be a current professional & then it’s chapter closed! Had my time & loved it but the endless goodbyes & travel needs to calm down now. Cricket has been the best!,” Pietersen added.

Pietersen’s career:

Pietersen represented England in 104 Tests, 136 ODIs, and 37 T20Is since making his debut in 2005. He finished with 8,181 Test runs at 47.28 with 23 centuries and 35 half-centuries, finishing as the fifth-highest run-scorer in England’s history.

Also, he scored 4,422 runs at 41.32 with nine centuries and 25 fifties and occupies the fifth spot in the list of all-time highest-run getters for England.

Further, Pietersen hammered 1,176 runs in37 T20Is including seven fifties. He is the third batsmen to go past 1000 runs in T20 cricket.

Pietersen is a well-known figure in franchise cricket sharing his trade all over the world.

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