What happened between Andrew Strauss and Kevin Pietersen?

Sir Andrew Strauss told the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast that he made mistakes with his handling of Kevin Pietersen during his time as England captain. Pietersen sent text messages to South African players during the 2012 Test series between the two sides and allegedly insulted Strauss in them.

What did Strauss say about KP?

“I always had sympathy with KP over the IPL,” Strauss said on the Sky Cricket Podcast. “I understood what a big event it was, with all the best players playing there together, and huge amounts of money on the table as well.”

What texts did KP send?

The controversial text messages that threaten to end Kevin Pietersen’s international cricket career contained a vile four-letter attack on the England captain. At least one text – sent by the South African-born England batsman to opposing South African players – referred to team mate Andrew Strauss as a ‘doos’.

Why is Kevin Pietersen controversial?

Pietersen, who was axed from the national side after England’s Ashes defeat in Australia in 2013-14, had stirred up a controversy when he had sent a series of notorious text messages, criticising then skipper Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower, to some of the South Africa players during the Headingley Test in 2012.

How is Kevin Pietersen doing in the ashes?

Sky are rolling out a single portion during each Ashes Test, but it is a tale that encourages a solitary binge. That was the nature of Pietersen as a player – unfailingly watchable, abidingly box-office. Take your eye off him at your peril. Where he was involved, few ever left their seats.

What was the discussion between Hussain and Pietersen?

There is a discussion between Hussain and Pietersen over the rights and wrongs of Textgate, while Graeme Swann and Piers Morgan weigh in with their own takes on Pietersen’s ultimate demise from the England fold and the effect on those who became collateral damage – Alastair Cook and Matt Prior, to name two.

What was the story of Kevin Pietersen’s cricket?

Kevin Pietersen’s story has been serialised in a documentary series presented by Nasser Hussain The irony, of course, is there for all to see. Nobody won from the debacle that ended this glorious time for English cricket.