Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen confirmed his retirement from professional cricket with a tweet on his official Twitter handle on Friday.
His tweet reads “BOOTS UP! Thank you!”
https://twitter.com/KP24/status/974663767752572928
In 104 Tests for England, Pietersen scored 8181 runs at 47.28 with 23 centuries and 35 fifties. In 136 ODIs, he clubbed 4440 runs with nine centuries and 25 half-centuries. The stylish batsman also appeared in 37 T20Is, scoring 1176 runs with seven half-centuries and was part of England’s 2010 World T20 winning team.
Winning the Ashes in 2005, 2010 World T20 title, a series win in India (2012-13) are few of the highlights of his career.
Here is how cricket fraternity congratulated Kevin Pietersen on his illustrious career:
Well done @KP24 on an fantastic career … Not everyone’s Cup of Tea but you will do for me … Best Batsman I had the pleasure to play with … 1st England batsman that put fear into the Aussies .. #WellDone
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/si610/status/974770534222389249
Well done Kidda 👋👋👋👋what a career 🏏
— Darren Gough MBE (@DGoughie) March 16, 2018
Congratulations on a outstanding career @KP24 Happy retirement mate!! https://t.co/tOQsyhs6V9
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/TrentWoodhill/status/974936791626137600
Well done on a fantastic career Champ! Happy retirement! https://t.co/goO6gm6Nqx
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 18, 2018
Great playing with u and against you legend more Life and blessings and all the best in the future champ #OneOftheBestToDoIt #kp24
— Tino95 (@tinobest) March 16, 2018
@KP24 a Kickass Personality both on and off the field! Congratulations on your splendid career. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of your striking. #Respect 🤜🏼
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) March 18, 2018
Congratulations big guy. See you on the golf course 🏌🏼♀️
— Chris Tremlett (@ChrisTremlett33) March 17, 2018
Congratulations @KP24 on a remarkable career, you keep us all engaged with your brilliance. Enjoy your next chapter, I’m sure you will have a similar impact!
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 17, 2018
Congratulations @KP24 on having a career built around big ambitions n hi level achievements. Cricket will miss ur presence on the field 4 sure 😘 pic.twitter.com/sIXInYIQTL
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) March 17, 2018
What a career @KP24! Really enjoyed playing with and against you. I hope you hit those disgusting rhino poachers for a 6! #SORAI
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) March 17, 2018
Thank U @KP24 4 inspiring our generation of cricketers wit ur style of play 👍 Best wishes always in whatever u do next. Big salute 👏 #LegendForever #Gudheart 😊 pic.twitter.com/MRewNKwGUW
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) March 18, 2018
Congrats @KP24 on an unreal career. One of the very best to watch. Great to share some amazing cricketing moments with you on and off to pitch. Good luck on the next chapter. 👍 pic.twitter.com/pzTOu65grl
— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) March 17, 2018
Congrats on a phenomenal career, @KP24 !1 of England, legend! All the best on your next venture! You did light up the park wherever you played-your best cricketing moment was when you get the chance to open the batting with me, thank Piers for that! #Blessed #Peter #Champion 👊🏿 pic.twitter.com/T9cbakJDzi
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) March 17, 2018
Well done @KP24 on such a brilliant career!!! You have entertained millions of fans with your incredible talent! Best of luck for your future endeavours 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) March 16, 2018
..@KP24 it was a pleasure playing against you most of the time and with you with @stluciazouks.. All the best in your future endeavours champ..👐👐
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) March 16, 2018
Jersey No. 24 no more; am in a fix who’ll hit my left-arm spin for a six; he filled the stadiums made all of us happy he is KP, KP, KP. Thanks for the memories @KP24 @ECB_cricket @englandcricket @ESPNscorecard pic.twitter.com/4HoEILqbNe
— Monty Panesar (@zkp_scroll) March 17, 2018
Didn’t know you were still playing 😜congratulations on an amazing career and Thankyou for having a positive impact on mine too , that’s the last time I’m being nice to you 😘 https://t.co/Fqc7PoVAph
— Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) March 17, 2018
Well done mate..👊 https://t.co/YUGSisOpx1
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) March 17, 2018
What a career @KP24! Really enjoyed playing with and against you. I hope you hit those disgusting rhino poachers for a 6! #SORAI
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) March 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/Gilo/status/974996600299941888
https://twitter.com/StewieCricket/status/975291689773490176
Congratulations @KP24 for your wonderful career and thanks for the great entertainment everywhere .it would be a honoured and proud moment to bowle to you but couldn’t happened. Have a bright and successful future ahead 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 #Legend @KP24
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) March 18, 2018
