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Pietersen fails to impress with bat

Stand-in England skipper Kevin Pietersen flopped again with the bat as New Zealand seized control of the deciding NatWest Series clash at Lord's.

Pietersen fails to impress with bat

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England's Pietersen wins toss, asks New Zealand to bat in 5th ODI

LONDON: England's stand-in captain Kevin Pietersen won the toss in the fifth and final one-day international at Lord's on Saturday and asked New Zealand to bat.

Pietersen embraces toughest challenge

LONDON (Agencies): Kevin Pietersen embraces the toughest challenge of a career already packed with incident and controversy when he leads England against his native South Africa in the fourth test at the Oval on Thursday. Pietersen was confirmed as England's new captain on Monday after Michael Vaughan concluded his time was up following South Africa's third test victory at the weekend. Graeme Smith's side took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series at Edgbaston to become the first South Africa side since 1965 to win a series in England. Pietersen's abrupt promotion has given an unpredictable twist to the final test of the English summer. He has engaged in the past in well-publicised verbal exchanges with Smith who said he was surprised at the England selectors' decision.

Pietersen celebrates 104

Pietersen survived a blow on the side of the helmet from Dale Steyn early in his innings to bat with increasing authority on a sun-dappled afternoon.

Pietersen named captain after ICC ban Collingwood

London : Kevin Pietersen will become England's 28th one-day captain when he walks out for the toss with Daniel Vettori before tomorrow's series deciding NatWest encounter against New Zealand at Lord's. Pietersen's promotion is temporary, coming in the wake of Paul Collingwood's four match ban for his side's slow over rate during Wednesday's controversial and ill-tempered match at The Oval, but it adds an extra unpredictable dimension to what has been a fascinating series.

Pietersen is the right man for the job

The king is dead, long live the king. Kevin Pietersen's deck-clearing appointment as England's new captain, across all forms of the game, is a bold and welcome statement of intent from an England selection panel that, only two matches ago, stood accused of gross prevarication. Doubts are sure to remain about the wisdom of appointing a man whose first and only experience of leadership came in the final ODI against New Zealand in June, and who - when it suits the public imagination - is all too easily cast as an interloper. But make no mistake, Pietersen the best candidate for the job, and in fact the only one.

Pietersen puts England in command

LONDON: It will be a long time before a South African fast bowler tries to hit Kevin Pietersen on the ear again. Dale Steyn struck him hard just before tea at Lords and two hours later Pietersen had not only completed his fourth century at this ground in his 40th Test but put England in a strong position at 309 for three.

Clarke warns Pietersen over Ashes talk

Kevin Pietersen should focus on England's immediate challenges before predicting success in an Ashes series that is nearly a year away, according to Australia's vice-captain Michael Clarke. After leading England to a dead-rubber victory over South Africa in his first Test in charge, Pietersen said his team had what it takes to regain the Ashes.

Atherton backs Pietersen to be England skipper

England batsman Kevin Pietersen celebrates his century against South Africa at Lord's, July 10. Former England captain Mike Atherton believes Pietersen is the right man to succeed Michael Vaughan as skipper.

Pietersen: Shah will bat at three

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Flintoff fails with bat again

Andrew Flintoff's latest attempt to justify the batting part of his all-rounder portfolio lasted just 15 balls yesterday. He successfully avoided a fourth straight championship duck, but was then dismissed for six shortly after a swarm of bees had held up play.

Flintoff fails to impress in comeback for Lancashire

Andrew Flintoff's return to County Championship action for Lancashire was overshadowed by the form of his team-mate, Sajid Mahmood, against the First Division champions Sussex at Hove yesterday.

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Pietersen named England captain (AAP)

Pietersen, 28, replaces Michael Vaughan, who resigned on Sunday, to become England's 74th Test captain and also takes over the one-day side from Paul Collingwood, who also stepped down at the weekend.

Pietersen named England captain

Pietersen, 28, replaces Michael Vaughan, who resigned on Sunday, to become England's 74th Test captain and also takes over the one-day side from Paul Collingwood, who also stepped down at the weekend.

Pietersen delighted with Flintoff

Kevin Pietersen has hailed the return of "superstar" Andrew Flintoff following his first significant innings of the summer, which helped England secure a NatWest Series victory over South Africa.

Pietersen has Ashes win in his sights

Kevin Pietersen welcomed in his new England captaincy era with a win and boldly predicted Ashes success with a repeat performance next summer.

Pietersen ton puts England ahead

Kevin Pietersen marked his first Test as captain with a century that helped England retain the upper hand after two days of the fourth Test at The Oval.

Pietersen leads by example

Kevin Pietersen has led by example in his first innings as Test captain to strengthen England's position.

Pietersen celebrates captaincy with century

Kevin Pietersen continued the dream start to his reign as captain by hitting a brilliant century to put England in control of the final npower Test against South Africa.

Pietersen digs in for England

KEVIN Pietersen made a solid start in his first dig as captain to lead his team towards a first-innings lead on day two of the fourth and final Test against South Africa at The Oval.

Pietersen's enjoys excellent first day

Kevin Pietersen's first day as England Test captain proved a resounding success as South Africa were decimated at the Brit Oval.

Pietersen has faith in batting

Kevin Pietersen has challenged England's under-performing batsmen to deliver at the Oval this week when he begins his reign as captain in the final npower Test against South Africa.

Pietersen has faith in batting

Kevin Pietersen has challenged England's under-performing batsmen to deliver at the Oval this week when he begins his reign as captain in the final npower Test against South Africa.

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