Kevin Pietersen names the ex-teammate he still does not get on with after bitter England exit

9 Mar 2026 • 10:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has reconciled with ex-teammates Andrew Strauss and Matt Prior since his retirement.
  • Pietersen, however, maintains that his relationship with Graeme Swann remains strained, stating “Swanny is not my guy”.
  • His playing career was marked by controversy, including sending derogatory texts about Strauss in 2012 and accusing Prior of leading a clique in his 2014 autobiography after Pietersen’s England career came to an abrupt end.
  • Despite the past tensions, Pietersen expressed gratitude for his England cricket career, highlighting the team's successes.
  • He acknowledges the turbulent periods but states he doesn't dwell on past events in English cricket.

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