PETER HAYTER

Dividing opinion: Kevin Pietersen was undoubtedly England’s star player, but not always their most popular
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So. Farewell then. Kevin Pietersen. FIGJAM*. That was your catchphrase. And, by crikey, you were. Better than good, actually. Occasionally, in fact, just plain brilliant.
Thanks for the memories; for hitting Pigeon back over his head into the pavilion at Lord’s on your Test debut, for the Ashes-clinching 158 on that unforgettable final day of that unforgettable summer of 2005, punk-skunk Mohican and all.
Thanks for hoisting Shane War...