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Brexit stokes uncertainty in sport

The UK’s decision to leave the EU could have a positive impact on South Africa’s player drain problem, which is fuelled by the stronger pound

Kevin Pietersen during the Ashes thrashing.

England pulls plug on Pietersen’s hopes for a return

South Africa-born batsman Kevin Pietersen’s hopes of a recall to the national team were in tatters due to "lack of trust" in the player.

Cricketers react to KP’s exclusion from England team

Cricketers from around the world have spoken out against England dropping Kevin Pietersen from the national side ahead of a West Indies tour.

Kevin Pietersen during the Ashes thrashing.

Kevin Pietersen’s international cricket career ends in ashes

After a dismal show at the Ashes, England batsman and former captain Kevin Pietersen’s career in international cricket has ended unceremoniously.

RETRACTED Siphe Mzaidume: A cricket migrant with a difference

This article has been retracted due to factual errors.

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Pietersen back in England cricket team

Axed England batsman Kevin Pietersen is set to play international cricket again after reaching an agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Andrew Strauss of England announced his retirement from professional cricket.

‘Race is run’ for England captain Andrew Strauss

England Test captain Andrew Strauss says his "race is run" as he announces his retirement from all professional cricket with immediate effect.

Kevin Pietersen.

Pietersen’s international future ‘still being determined’

Kevin Pietersen’s rapid fall from grace is complete. He has been left out of the England squads for the T20 World Cup and an ODI series against SA.

Kevin Pietersen.

Pietersen prepares for England talks

Dropped star batsman Kevin Pietersen is facing showdown talks with England skipper Andrew Strauss next week as he tries to rescue his career.

Proteas captain Graeme Smith.

Graeme Smith, the stuff of legend

The Kevin Pietersen saga has unfairly overshadowed Graeme Smith’s achievement as the most capped captain of all time.

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Pietersen axed over texts

Kevin Pietersen’s cricket career looks to be in tatters after he was sacked from the English team following derogatory texts about his team.

England captain Andrew Strauss and Kevin Pietersen during day two of the second Test between England and South Africa at Headingley.

Pietersen a problem before England match

The Proteas have had to tread carefully around the South African-born batsman’s feud with his captain.

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Graeme Smith: Pietersen will regret retiring

South Africa’s captain Graeme Smith believes England’s Kevin Pietersen’s retirement from limited-overs cricket will leave "a big hole in his life".

Kevin Pietersen bats for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.

Kevin Pietersen fined for Twitter rant

Kevin Pietersen has been fined an "undisclosed sum" by the England and Wales Cricket Board after a Twitter attack on former batsman Nick Knight.

Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils dominate IPL

Pace bowler Lakshimpathy Balaji’s haul of 4-18 helped Kolkata score a 42-run victory over Bangalore at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Pietersen reprimanded for showing dissent

Kevin Pietersen has been reprimanded for showing dissent at the umpire after being given out lbw during his side’s six-wicket win over India.

Pietersen integral to 2015 World Cup campaign

Pietersen integral to 2015 World Cup campaign

Batsman Kevin Pietersen will rediscover the form that saw him the fastest man to 1 000 and 2 000 runs in ODIs, says England captain Alastair Cook.

Dilshan’s injury casts shadow over Sri Lanka

Soon after Tillakaratne Dilshan been named man of the match in the drawn second Test against England he was doubting his prospects of playing in th

Pietersen adds to World Cup injury woes

Kevin Pietersen became the latest victim of the injury-cursed World Cup on Monday, dealing a blow to England’s hopes of World Cup victory.

Ashes referrals infuriate Ponting

Ashes referrals infuriate Ponting, save Prior

Australia captain Ricky Ponting’s frustration over a TV referral decision boiled over into an ugly row with umpire Aleem Dar.