Kevin Pietersen does not smoke. |
Kevin Pietersen drinks alcohol. |
Originally from South Africa, Pietersen moved to England in 2000 to protest against South Africa's racial quota system. |
During his Test debut in the Ashes series against Australia in 2005, Pietersen's aggressive batting helped England win the Ashes after 1986. |
Pietersen first used his famous Switch-hit shot during his school hockey days. |
Pietersen regrets getting numerous English tattoos when he initially arrived in England. |
Before batting, Pietersen gets nervous and frequently takes breaks for a 'nature's call.' |
Following several side screen issues during the 2013 Ashes, Pietersen had a heated argument with Mitchell Johnson. |
Pietersen won the Emerging Player of the Year Award and ODI Player of the Year Award for his exceptional performance in 2005. |
In 2004, Pietersen played for England A (England Lions) in the 2003-04 Duleep Trophy in India. |
Pietersen's favorite song is 'We Weren't Born to Follow' by Bon Jovi. |
After Sir Don Bradman, Pietersen ranks second in aggregate runs in his first 25 Tests. |
Pietersen enjoys tattoos, with one on his rib area depicting a world map with red stars where he has scored centuries. |