Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 27/06/1980 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Kevin Peter Pietersen |
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| Nickname | KP, Kev, The Ego, FIGJAM, Kelves and Kapes |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 193 cm |
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| Weight | 88 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Maritzburg College, Pietermaritzburg |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
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| Hometown | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Playing golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Jessica Taylor (Singer and Model) |
| Wife | Jessica Taylor (Singer and Model) |
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Family
| Father | Jannie Pietersen |
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| Mother | Penny Pietersen |
| Siblings | Tony Pietersen, Greg Pietersen and Bryan Pietersen |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Clive Rice | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #24(England), #24(IPL, County Cricket) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team |
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| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
| Likes to play against | Australia | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Switch-hit Shot | ||||||
| Records |
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| Career Turning Point | Domestic century at Chester-le-Street in 2001 (109 off 139 balls) | ||||||
| International Retirement | Test: 2014, ODI and T20I: 2014 |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer |
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| Favourite Food | Barbeque and Japanese food | ||||
| Favourite Actor | Kiefer Sutherland | ||||
| Favourite Film | Gladiator | ||||
| Favourite Restaurant | Zuma in London | ||||
| Favourite Destination | Melbourne |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kevin Pietersen does not smoke. | |
| 2. Kevin Pietersen drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Originally from South Africa, Pietersen moved to England in 2000 to protest against South Africa's racial quota system. | |
| 4. During his Test debut in the Ashes series against Australia in 2005, Pietersen's aggressive batting helped England win the Ashes after 1986. | |
| 5. Pietersen first used his famous Switch-hit shot during his school hockey days. | |
| 6. Pietersen regrets getting numerous English tattoos when he initially arrived in England. | |
| 7. Before batting, Pietersen gets nervous and frequently takes breaks for a 'nature's call.' | |
| 8. Following several side screen issues during the 2013 Ashes, Pietersen had a heated argument with Mitchell Johnson. | |
| 9. Pietersen won the Emerging Player of the Year Award and ODI Player of the Year Award for his exceptional performance in 2005. | |
| 10. In 2004, Pietersen played for England A (England Lions) in the 2003-04 Duleep Trophy in India. | |
| 11. Pietersen's favorite song is 'We Weren't Born to Follow' by Bon Jovi. | |
| 12. After Sir Don Bradman, Pietersen ranks second in aggregate runs in his first 25 Tests. | |
| 13. Pietersen enjoys tattoos, with one on his rib area depicting a world map with red stars where he has scored centuries. |