Published 10:37 IST, March 18th 2020

Kevin Pietersen recalls past IPL experiences with Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli

Kevin Pietersen, in a recent interview, spoke about his bond with Indian players like Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli. Read to know what the Englishman said.

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Kevin Pietersen is one of most loved cricketers in India. Englishman has a huge fan following in country. He has been a part of IPL since 2009 when he was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping ₹7.55 crores, which made him joint most expensive player that year alongside his teammate Andrew Flintoff.

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Kevin Pietersen played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2009 and 2010. n he went on to play for Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rising Pune Supergiant. Because he has been a part of four different franchises, he shares a great bond with several Indian players.

Virat Kohli was destined for greatness: Kevin Pietersen

In a recent interview, Kevin Pietersen spoke about his bond with Indian players like Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli. Speaking on Virat Kohli, he said that he knew Indian captain would be an influential figure in sport.  two players were part of RCB set up toger in 2009 and 2010.  Kevin Pietersen added that a combination of determination and hunger to win matches for his team was a testament that Virat Kohli was destined for greatness. 

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Kevin Pietersen said he would pull Kohli’s leg during his early days by calling him 'chubby'. He stated that two of m share a brilliant bond even though re is an gap between m.

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Kevin Pietersen calls Virender Sehwag 'a complete superstar'

Kevin Pietersen also spoke about Virender Sehwa,  who he shared dressing room with at Delhi Daredevils (w Delhi Capitals). He said that that his most fun-filled experiences on cricket field were with Virender Sehwag. He spoke about how he used to love his carefree attitude, which was best thing about him.

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Kevin Pietersen also mentioned how he loved it when Virender Sehwag sang songs as bowlers began ir run-up and used to hit m all around park with ease. He went on to term him a complete superstar of sport.

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10:37 IST, March 18th 2020