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REACTION TO END OF KP’S ENGLAND CAREER
INT'L BATTING RECORDS Tests ODIs T20s
M In NO Runs 104 181 8 8181 136 125 16 4440 37 36 5 1176
HS 227 130 79
Ave 100s 50s Catch 47.28 23 35 62 40.73 9 25 40 37.93 0 7 14
MICHAEL VAUGHAN (Former England captain) “I think the @ECB_cricket have to explain to everyone exactly what @KP24 has done so we can all have clarity and reasoning .. I think the @ECB_cricket have to explain to everyone exactly what @KP24 has done so we can all have clarity and reasoning .. I care about the England team and that’s why I want all the best players in the side. Its sad that we can’t manage someone like @KP24”
FACT FILE Name
SHANE WARNE (Former Australia leg-spinner)
Kevin Peter Pietersen
“I also just heard the sad news re KP that he has played his last game for England, to me it’s a disgrace & a joke ! The ECB is in a shambles”
Birthplace Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (to a South African father and English mother).
NASSER HUSSAIN (Former England captain) “There must have been things happening behind the scenes that Flower and Cook weren’t amused with and it would be nice to know from the ECB - if you’re going to axe one of your best players - what those things are.”
Birthdate June 27, 1980
1997/98
MICHAEL ATHERTON (Former England captain)
First-class debut for Natal as an offspinning all-rounder.
“It was coming, I think. There was a unanimity of views there from the people that count, so ultimately I think Kevin Pietersen found himself friendless. He had no allies amongst the management, the hierarchy and the senior players as well because Paul Downton would have been taking soundings from them at the end of the Ashes tour. It was a pretty horrific Ashes tour and there have been a few victims along the way, but I think he just found himself friendless and with no allies.”
2001 Joins Nottinghamshire with a view to qualifying for England, following frustrating with South Africa’s postapartheid ‘quota’ system.
ALEC STEWART (Former England captain)
2004 Following a series of disputes, leaves Nottinghamshire for county rivals Hampshire. In November, makes England ODI debut against Zimbabwe in Harare, scoring 27 not out in a five-wicket win.
2005 In February scores three hundreds in an ODI series against South Africa, reaching three figures in the matches at Bloemfontein, East London and Centurion. In July, scores 57 and 64 Test debut in 239-run defeat by Australia in the Ashes opener at Lord’s after England drop Graham Thorpe. In September, scores a breathtaking maiden Test hundred, making 158 to see England to a draw at The Oval that sees the Ashes regained from Australia.
2008 Replaces Michael Vaughan as Test captain and Paul Collingwood as one-day skipper, with England wanting a leader across all formats. In August, replaces Michael Vaughan as Test captain and Paul Collingwood as one-day skipper. Scores hubndred in his first Test as captain, against South Africa at The Oval.
2009 In January, resigns as England captain following a rift with Peter Moores that sees the latter lose his job as England coach.
2010 In May, makes 41 as England beat Australia in the World Twenty20 final in Barbados – their first major limited overs international trophy. In June, announces he is not renewing Hampshire contract. In August, joins Surrey.
2010-11 Stars in England’s 3-1 Ashes series win in Australia, making a Test best 227 in Adelaide.
2011 Forced out of World Cup through injury.
2012 In August says “it’s tough being me in this dressing room” after making 149 against South Africa in a Test at Headingley. Dropped after admitting sending “provocative texts” to South African players. In October, added to Test squad for tour of India. In November, makes superb 186 in second Test.
2013 In August, his hundred against Australia in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford sees him become England’s highest run-scorer across all formats.
2014 In January, with 294 runs at 29.40 is England’s highest scorer in 5-0 Ashes defeat in Australia. Says he wants to continue England career. On February 4, declares his international career finished after it is announced he will not be in the England squads for either the ODI tour of the Caribbean or the ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh.
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Game over for KP ‘Rebuilding’ ECB end Pietersen’s England career
n Reuters, London Kevin Pietersen’s brilliant and controversial international career ended on Tuesday as the fallout from England’s woeful Ashes campaign claimed the scalp of one of the country’s most mercurial batting talents. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) brought the curtain down on Pietersen’s near 10-year spell at the top by leaving him out of the squad for this year’s World Twenty20 and limited overs tour of the Caribbean. Paul Downton, the managing director of England cricket, cited a need “to rebuild not only the team but also team ethic and philosophy”, effectively closing the door on a player frequently labelled a disruptive dressing-room influence. “Clearly this was a tough decision
because Kevin has been such an outstanding player for England, as the fact that he is the country’s leading run scorer in international cricket demonstrates,” Downton said. “However everyone was aware that there was a need to begin the longterm planning after the Australia tour. Therefore we have decided the time is right to look to the future and start to rebuild not only the team but also team ethic and philosophy. “England cricket owes a debt of gratitude to Kevin who has proved to be one of the most talented and exciting players to ever represent the country and his 13,797 runs are a testimony to his immense skill. “This decision brings some clarity now for the future of the England teams and we all wish Kevin the very best in the rest of his career.”
The 33-year-old South-African born Pietersen, who played in 104 test matches, 136 one-day internationals and 37 Twenty20 internationals for England, was left in little doubt that he would not grace the international stage again. “Playing cricket for my country has been an honour. Every time I pulled on the England shirt was a moment of huge pride for me and that is something that will live with me forever,” he said in the statement. “Although I am obviously very sad the incredible journey has come to an end, I’m also hugely proud of what we, as a team, have achieved over the past nine years. “I believe I have a great deal still to give as a cricketer. I will continue to play but deeply regret that it won’t be for England.” l
“At times you could call him a maverick cricketer, but he’s a match-winner, a natural born winner and a game changer. I am sure there will be many England fans who see this as a shameful decision but it’s a decision he will have to accept and we within the game of cricket have to accept. I do not know the full facts but as an England fan I’d want my best players playing for England, to give us the best chance of winning. Part of managing is not just coaching but creating a good environment and not letting these things get to a head.”
IAN BOTHAM (Former England all-rounder) “I think everyone needs to remember what a terrific player he has been and the entertainment he has given. I think it’s about time the ECB put out an official statement so we all know what is going on. There have been a lot of Chinese whispers, a lot of ex-players speculating. I don’t know what has happened. I don’t think anybody does. He is one of the best players the country has ever had. His career has been terminated. Well why not tell us why? And don’t give us the one-liner ‘we are moving on, we’re doing this, we’re doing that.’ He is 33, not 43”
DARREN GOUGH (Former England fast bowler) “What a joke leaving @KP24 out !! This is what you get when england keep employing yes men as men in charge, top player who would still be playing for any other team in world cricket EG GAYLE WEST INDIES WATSON AUSTRALIA a few examples”
CHRIS GAYLE (Former West Indies captain) “No @KP24 for the Caribbean tour later this month against W.I? That’s really sad for English/International cricket! Don’t let the fans suffer. Was really looking for the hype of having @KP24 in the caribbean, would be big tickets sales for us. #Sad Learn to MANAGE Big Names!!”
DAVID WARNER (Australia opening batsman) “I think he is (a loss to international cricket), he was their highest run-scorer, a worldclass player, but we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors and in their camp, so we can’t talk on their behalf. I know through playing with KP at Delhi (in the IPL), he likes to encourage the other guys coming through. His door’s always open if you want to ask him a question, or if you need to work out a plan for the next game.”
Strengthening integrity through Fair Play n Minhaz Uddin Khan Participated by 12 private universities the 7th ULAB Fair Play Inter-Private University T20 Cup ended in a festive mood at the ULAB Ground yesterday where hosts University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh clinched the title beating Manarat International University. It was the third title for ULAB in their fifth final appearance since the tournaments launch in 2006. The Fair Play Cup was first participated by six universities back in 2006 and with the years passing by this was the first time the competition hosted 12 leading universities of the city. The objective of the ULAB Fair Play Cup is to establish good relationship among the private university students and give a taste of fair competition in sport. There were approximately 2000 spectators present at the ground yesterday, mostly students supporting their respective university and witnessing the huge cheers and celebrations, one could easily say that the tournament lived up to its mission. “I don’t understand much of cricket. But I am here to support my university and besides that also have a good time. The venue of the field being on the outskirts of the city gives you feel of picnic, so yes, I am enjoying,” said Samiha Huda, a ULAB student. The organisers, ULAB, hoped that the initiative will contribute to the development of professional cricket
Jamal clinches Novo Air Open n Shishir Hoque Jamal Hossain Molla carded a brilliant five-under-par 72 in the ultimate round to emerge as champion in the Novo Air Open at the Kurmitola Gold Club yesterday. His total was 16-under-par 272. Country’s leading golfer Siddikur Rahman, who was in the lead in the first two rounds, finished fourth after a disappointing display in the last two rounds. Siddikur played four-over-par in the third and one-under-par in the fourth round to finish the tournament at a total seven-under-par 281. Amateur golfer Sajib Ali finished runners-up with 15-under-par 273 and Zakiruzzaman placed third playing 11-under-par. l
among the youth and so did the special guest of the ceremony, Mahbub Enam, director and former vice-president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. “I myself used to enjoy this kind of tournament when I was student. I enjoyed the game and hope that some from you will carry on with the game and someday play in the professional leagues and may be for the Bangladesh team too,” said the BCB director. ULAB is the only private univer-
sity with a tournament-standard playground in Dhaka. Students of the university are availed with regular sports and exercise. “We practice around the year except for the rainy season. I am glad that our university besides study pampers us to participate in sports. We have worked hard before coming into the tournament and thanks to Almighty that he been able to lift the title,” said Asif Pathan Sazzad, captain of ULAB cricket team.
While captain of Manarat University, Syed Imam Foyez, looks forward to the next edition of the tournament with the positives bagged from this season. “Being able to play in the final will inspire us to do better next season. He had practiced for two months and came into the tournament this time with aim for the championship. Hard luck that we went down fighting,” said Foyez. l
Brig Gen Hasan, Kala no more n Raihan Mahmood Brig. Gen. (rtd) Kazi Mahmudul Hasan, the national award winning footballer and the former DG of BKSP passed away at the age of 69 on Tuesday. Mahmudul Hasan played for Pakistan football team before the independence and was the founding member of Sonali Otit club. He played club football for Victoria Sporting Club. Haji Md. Salahuddin Kala, the former Rahmatganj, Dhaka Abahani and Sadharan Bima forward who played club football with dominance breathed his last yesterday. He was 58. Bangladesh Football Federation, Sonali Otit Club, Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association, Bangladesh Sports Press Association expressed deep shock over the deaths of two prominent football personalities and prayed for salvation of the departed souls. l
Usha maintain winning streak n Shishir Hoque
ULAB players celebrate winning the 7th ULAB Fair Play T20 Cup at the ULAB playground yesterday
ULAB clinch Fair Play Cup cricket n Raihan Mahmood University of Liberal Arts emerged as the champions of the 7th ULAB Fair Play T20 Cup beating Manarat International University at the ULAB playground at Ramchandrapur, Mohammadpur yesterday. Opting to field first ULAB restricted MIU on 105/9 in the stipulated 20 overs. Anjum Ahmed Jassy of ULAB spit fire grabbing three wickets for 22 runs in his four overs. ULAB scored 109 in 16.3 overs losing three wickets with Hasanuzzaman playing the anchor role with 50 runs off 45 balls. Along with the man of the final award Hasan
was also named as the man of the tournament. Tanvir Haider of ULAB bagged the best bowler award while his teammate Chinmoy Roy became the best fielder. Rushdi of IUB was named as the best batsman. Earlier in the third Place decider Independent University Bangladesh riding on the brilliant ton of Rushdi beat North South University by 34 runs. Winning the toss, IUB elected to bat first and posted 172/4. Rushdi’s unbeaten 106 came off only 67 balls and it was the only century of the competition. NSU managed to score 138/8 to concede the defeat. l
RAJIB DHAR
SCORECARD Manarat: 105/9 in 20 overs Ashis 21, Aditto 0, Khaled 0, Masumur 43, Foez 13, Faruq 0, Foysal 8, Imam 8*, Kajol 2, Shamim 1, Extras 9 Bowling Morsalin 11/1, Nayeem 14/1, Tanvir 16/0, Jassy 22/3 0, Asif 10/2, Tonmoy 26/1 FoW: 7, 8, 54, 76, 76, 83, 100, 103, 104 ULAB: 109/3 in 16.3 overs Hasanuzzaman 50*, Adi 3, Izal c Kajol 19, Jassy 2, Merin 29*, Extras 5 Bowling Kajol 18/1, Imam 24/0, Foysal 7/1, Faruq 19/1, Khaled 26/0, Foez 12/0 FoW: 4, 49, 58 Result ULAB won by 7 wickets Man of the match & series: Hasanuzzaman (ULAB)
Last-time runners-up Usha Krira Chakra inched closer to the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League title after a thumping 10-2 victory over Ajax Sporting Club in the first match of the super league at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium yesterday. Second placed Abahani Limited also registered a strong 6-0 win against Shadharan Bima in the day’s second game at the same venue. Penalty corner specialist Mamunur Rahman Chayan netted three goals from his favourite area in the 4th, 19th and 64th minute while Moinul Islam Koushik scored twice in the 9th and 49th minute. Rimon Kumar Ghosh also scored two goals in the 28th and 34th minute while SafquatRasul, Sarowar Hossain and Fazley Hossain Rabbi added one apiece. Jahidul Islam Rajon and Sohanur Rahman scored the consolations for the losing side. Pushkor Khisha Mimo and Naim Uddin scored two each for the Sky Blues in the day’s other match, all from penalty corners. Mimo scored in the 8th and 69th minute while Naim netted his in the 19th and 23rd minute. Md Tauseeq and Abdul Hashim Khan added the others in the 21st and 40th minute respectively. Usha has 18 points from six matches while Abahani has 15. l