Kevin Pietersen congratulates Andrew Strauss. © Getty Images

Pietersen issue didn’t force Strauss’s hand

I must admit I was surprised when I heard of Andrew Strauss’s decision to retire. Of course, once he had made up his mind to give up the captaincy and his place in…

Dale Steyn and Graeme Smith with the trophy after the Lord's Test. © Getty Images

South Africa are worthy No.1s

Most cricket-lovers will wish that the clash between the two top sides in the game had been longer, but make no mistake, the 2-0 result was a fair one. South Africa were definitely…

The whole Kevin Pietersen saga is the result of monumental stupidity from both sides. © Getty Images

The KP fiasco – stupidity and double standards

When England and South Africa take the field at Lord’s on Thursday morning, Kevin Pietersen will be a notable absentee. And for that, you can blame monumental stupidity from both sides. It’s not…

It will be unfortunate if Lord's indeed, is Kevin Pietersen's last Test match. © Getty Images

Pietersen can do what few others can

After the one-sided South African win at The Oval, Headingley gave us a much more evenly contested Test match. Both teams will feel that they had the chance of a win on the…

Kevin Pietersen is bowled by Morne Monrkel during day four of the 1st Investec Test match between England and South Africa at The Kia Oval on July 22, 2012 in London, England. © Getty Images

England need Finn and a Plan B

The result at The Oval surprised me, especially the manner in which South Africa beat England. I didn’t expect that. I expected the England bowlers to do a lot better than they did….

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