MELBOURNE: Kevin Pietersen, one of cricket’s most flamboyant and controversial figures, has announced his impending retirement, stating that he expects to call a complete halt to his playing career by the end of the year. Pietersen, 37, revealed his decision after taking part in the Stars’ Big Bash League defeat against the Renegades in the Melbourne derby. “I’m done and dusted, playing days,” he said. Regrettably, Pietersen had to miss the game with a calf injury. He also suggested that he would no longer play for Surrey in the NatWest Blast and, after much fanfare, only played two matches.

Source: Pakistan Today January 06, 2018 14:03 UTC