Kevin Pietersen Age, Wiki and Bio

Kevin Pietersen

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth27/06/1980
Age44 years
BirthplacePietermaritzburg, South Africa

Bio/Wiki

Real NameKevin Peter Pietersen
NicknameKP, Kev, The Ego, FIGJAM, Kelves and Kapes

Physical Stats & More

Height193 cm
Weight88 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeMaritzburg College, Pietermaritzburg

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signCancer
HometownPietermaritzburg, South Africa
ReligionChristian
HobbiesPlaying golf

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsJessica Taylor (Singer and Model)
WifeJessica Taylor (Singer and Model)
Children
DaughterRosie
SonDylan

Family

FatherJannie Pietersen
MotherPenny Pietersen
SiblingsTony Pietersen, Greg Pietersen and Bryan Pietersen

Career

International Debut
Test21 July 2005 vs Australia in London
ODI28 November 2004 vs Zimbabwe in Harare
T2013 June 2005 vs Australia in Southampton
Coach/MentorClive Rice
Jersey Number#24(England), #24(IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State Team
  • England
  • Deccan Chargers
  • Delhi Daredevils
  • Dolphins
  • Hampshire
  • ICC World XI
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • Natal
  • Nottinghamshire
  • Quetta Gladiators
  • Rising Pune Supergiants
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • St Lucia Zouks
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Surrey
Nature on fieldAggressive
Likes to play againstAustralia
Favourite ShotSwitch-hit Shot
Records
main ones
  • In his debut first-class match for Nottinghamshire, he scored his debut hundred and scored 1275 runs with an excellent average of 57.95 in that season.
  • In his ODI debut against Zimbabwe, he scored his first ODI half-century.
  • 8th English batsman to score consecutive 50s in a debut Test match.
  • 1st England player to win a Player of the Tournament award in an ICC event after England won the 2010 ICC T20 World Cup.
  • Fastest to 4000 Test runs.
Career Turning PointDomestic century at Chester-le-Street in 2001 (109 off 139 balls)

Favourites

Favourite Cricketer
BatsmanHansie Cronje
BowlerCurtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh
Favourite FoodBarbeque and Japanese food
Favourite ActorKiefer Sutherland
Favourite FilmGladiator
Favourite RestaurantZuma in London
Favourite DestinationMelbourne

Some Lesser Known Facts

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.