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Kevin Peter Pietersen is a South Africa-born English cricketer. He is an attacking right-handed batsman and occasional off spin bowler who plays for Hampshire County Cricket Club and is an important member of both the England Test match and One-day International teams.

After moving from South Africa and qualifying to play for England he was called up to the national side almost immediately. He made his international debut in 2004, and his Test match debut the following year. Pietersen quickly became the fastest batsman to reach both 1000 and 2000 runs in One-day International cricket, and also has the second-highest run total from his first 25 Tests.