The Delhi Daredevils have named former England batsman Kevin
Pietersen, 33, as their captain ahead of the IPL season this year.
KP took to
twitter to write in 140 characters or less on the subject; "I'm excited
about leading the Delhi Daredevils. We want to have a hard working and fun
environment where we enjoy our cricket."
Pietersen is England's record run scorer. As such, combined with his recent involuntary exit from international cricket (making him available for the entire IPL season for the first time), KP is looking like a force to reckoned with.
Pietersen is England's record run scorer. As such, combined with his recent involuntary exit from international cricket (making him available for the entire IPL season for the first time), KP is looking like a force to reckoned with.
He missed the 2013 tournament because of injury but back in 2012, playing again for the Daredevils, he scored an average of 61 runs a game.
The Delhi Daredevils paid £880,000 at auction for Pietersen last month.
One person who can't wait to see KP's performance in the IPL is Australian cricketing legend, Shane Warne. "He's a world-class player. He's always been one of my favourite players to watch. I love seeing him bat, the way he takes on the game."
Pietersen, who has previously represented The Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Deccan Chargers in the IPL, said he felt "incredibly honoured" to be "working alongside [former South African batsman and coach] Gary Kirsten". He also spoke highly of their squad, combing "youth and experience" with "a brillant coaching set up".
Good luck to KP, his season starts April 16th.
Ball on Willow.
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