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Remarkable Cricket Comebacks: Legends who defied retirement and returned to shine
#Kevin Pietersen (England)
Kevin Pietersen (Source: Twitter)
The charismatic cricketer Kevin Pietersen burst onto the international scene with a dynamic ODI debut against Zimbabwe in November 2004. A few months later, his Test entry was equally impressive, marked by half-centuries in both innings during the 2005 Ashes opener, totalling 473 runs across the series.
Taking charge as skipper in 2008-09, Pietersen captained England in Tests and ODIs before stepping down due to disagreements with the ECB. His limited-overs retirement in 2012 came after a text message scandal. However, he termed it an aim to nurture younger talent for the 2015 World Cup.
Yet Pietersen’s story took another twist when he reconciled with the ECB later that year, granting him a return to international cricket across all formats. His final Test appearance came in the 2014 Ashes. In 2018, the prolific batsman eventually bid adieu, amassing over 13,000 runs, including 32 centuries and 67 half-centuries, in 177 appearances.
