Pietersen retires from one-dayers
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June 1, 2012, Friday
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ENGLAND star Kevin Pietersen retired from all forms of international limited overs cricket yesterday, a decision which took the England and Wales Cricket Board by surprise.
Pietersen, who will continue to be available for tests, said in a statement he wished to step aside in order to give the next generation of players a chance to bed in before the 2015 World Cup.
"After a great deal of thought and deliberation, I am today announcing my retirement from international one-day cricket," said Pietersen, who turns 32 next month. "With the intensity of the international schedule and the increasing demands on my body, approaching 32, I think it is the right time to step aside and let the next generation of players come through to gain experience for the ICC World Cup in 2015," he added.
Pietersen, who will continue to be available for tests, said in a statement he wished to step aside in order to give the next generation of players a chance to bed in before the 2015 World Cup.
"After a great deal of thought and deliberation, I am today announcing my retirement from international one-day cricket," said Pietersen, who turns 32 next month. "With the intensity of the international schedule and the increasing demands on my body, approaching 32, I think it is the right time to step aside and let the next generation of players come through to gain experience for the ICC World Cup in 2015," he added.
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