Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 27/06/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa |
Latest News about Kevin Pietersen
07/03/2026
Kevin Pietersen expressed openness to joining England's future coaching framework, stating he would 'definitely entertain the idea' after being approached by England head coach Rob Key on multiple occasions regarding the possibility [1].
08/02/2026
Kevin Pietersen resigned as mentor for Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2026 due to time commitment issues, though he confirmed he will return as a commentator for the tournament; the 45-year-old had joined the support staff in February 2025 [3][4].
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Kevin Peter Pietersen |
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| Nickname | KP, Kev, The Ego, FIGJAM, Kelves and Kapes |
| Honours | MBE |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 193 cm |
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| Weight | 88 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Maritzburg College, Pietermaritzburg |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
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| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Playing golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Jessica Taylor (Singer and Model) |
| Wife | Jessica Taylor (Singer and Model) |
| Children |
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Family
| Father | Jannie Pietersen |
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| Mother | Penny Pietersen |
| Siblings | Tony Pietersen, Greg Pietersen and Bryan Pietersen |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Clive Rice | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #24(England), #24(IPL, County Cricket) | ||||||
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| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
| Likes to play against | Australia | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Switch-hit Shot | ||||||
| Records |
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| Career Turning Point | Domestic century at Chester-le-Street in 2001 (109 off 139 balls) | ||||||
| International Retirement | Test: 2014, ODI and T20I: 2014 | ||||||
| Captaincy | England Test and ODI captain from 4 August 2008 to 7 January 2009 | ||||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer |
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| Favourite Food | Barbeque and Japanese food | ||||
| Favourite Actor | Kiefer Sutherland | ||||
| Favourite Film | Gladiator | ||||
| Favourite Restaurant | Zuma in London | ||||
| Favourite Destination | Melbourne |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kevinpietersen/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/kevinpietersen | |
| https://twitter.com/KPietersen |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kevin Pietersen does not smoke. | |
| 2. Kevin Pietersen drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Originally from South Africa, Pietersen moved to England in 2000 to protest against South Africa's racial quota system. | |
| 4. During his Test debut in the Ashes series against Australia in 2005, Pietersen's aggressive batting helped England win the Ashes after 1986. | |
| 5. Pietersen first used his famous Switch-hit shot during his school hockey days. | |
| 6. Pietersen regrets getting numerous English tattoos when he initially arrived in England. | |
| 7. Before batting, Pietersen gets nervous and frequently takes breaks for a 'nature's call.' | |
| 8. Following several side screen issues during the 2013 Ashes, Pietersen had a heated argument with Mitchell Johnson. | |
| 9. Pietersen won the Emerging Player of the Year Award and ODI Player of the Year Award for his exceptional performance in 2005. | |
| 10. In 2004, Pietersen played for England A (England Lions) in the 2003-04 Duleep Trophy in India. | |
| 11. Pietersen's favorite song is 'We Weren't Born to Follow' by Bon Jovi. | |
| 12. After Sir Don Bradman, Pietersen ranks second in aggregate runs in his first 25 Tests. | |
| 13. Pietersen enjoys tattoos, with one on his rib area depicting a world map with red stars where he has scored centuries. | |
| 14. He made his first-class cricket debut for Natal's B team in 1997 at age 17. | |
| 15. He authored an autobiography titled KP: The Autobiography, published on 9 October 2014, ghost-written by Irish sports journalist David Walsh. |