Pietersen gets the England job!!

Pietersen appointed England cricket captain
The Associated Press
Published: August 4, 2008


LONDON:

Kevin Pietersen's remarkable career took its latest and arguably most dramatic turn Monday when he was named England cricket captain.


The South African-born batsman will lead England in test, one-day and Twenty20 matches, starting with the fourth test against South Africa this week.

The appointment came a day after Michael Vaughan's sudden resignation and caps a remarkable rise for the 28-year-old Pietersen, who was viewed as the enfant terrible of English cricket when he made his debut against Australia three years ago.

He has since toned down his outspoken comments — and outrageous haircuts — to become one of the team's most reliable members.


"I will always respect what has happened in the past and I will always respect what Michael did and what my predecessors did," Pietersen said. "I will always look for advice because I'm new in this job.