Pieterson named England Captain

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Shruthi

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Posted: 17 years ago

Pietersen named England captain

NDTV Correspondent

Monday, August 04, 2008 7:54 PM (New Delhi)

England on Monday named Kevin Pietersen as the new cricket captain. He will lead the team in both Tests and ODIs.

Pietersen will lead England in the final Test against South Africa at The Oval on Thursday.

Pietersen takes charge following the shock resignations of Michael Vaughan and Paul Collingwood from the posts of Test and ODI captain respectively. Both resigned on Sunday, paving the way for Pietersen to become England's 78th captain in 131 years.

Australia, interestingly, have had just 42 in the same period.

Pietersen becomes the fourth South-Africa-born England captain after Tony Greig, Allan Lamb and Andrew Strauss.

Courtesy - NDTV.com

Edited by Leo - 17 years ago

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Aaliya

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Posted: 17 years ago

Good luck to KP 👍🏼 But I don't think he's the right choice. Only time will tell I guess!

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Posted: 17 years ago

Even I feel he might not be the right choice.....but at the same time there is no one who is better and who is ready to take the burden of captaincy..

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Posted: 17 years ago

KP has started off very well as skipper....but is it beginners luck? 😉 lol just kidding! So far he has proven me wrong but the real test will be in upcoming tours, esp. ones that will be abroad. Let's see how he does.