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England found the perfect solution to their batting problems on Friday — they faced up to English bowling. The result was a damp squib of a one-day warm-up match as England coasted to a contrived victory over their own second-string Lions side which will
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - England warmed up for its limited over series with Pakistan by easily defeating the England Lions on Friday, chasing a contrived target of 230 after dispatching the Lions for 96. Jade Dernbach took the first three wickets an
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 10: Kevin Pietersen of England bats during One Day International Tour Match between England and England Lions on February 10, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. View Photo »
There are no personal vendettas, but if somebody says something to one of us and I feel it's my turn to have a go and defend myself or whatever it is, I'm not going to change the way I play
England's batsmen had some time in the middle in Abu Dhabi, but only after their target was revised when the England Lions had been skittled out for only 96. In the only warm-up match ahead of the one-day series against Pakistan, England's bowlers contin
For the record, Kevin Pietersen's return to the top of the order began adequately - with a fluent 41, until he disappointingly edged Chris Woakes behind - and Cook's 76-ball 50 paved the way for Trott to complete formalities in contrived circumstances. C
England have a habit of winning warm-up matches but by bowling out the Lions for just 96 they faced becoming victims of their own success with the low target offering little time for batting practice. A new target of 230 was agreed but even that was gene
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 10: England captain Alastair Cook speaks with Kevin Pietersen during One Day International Tour Match between England and England Lions on February 10, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. View Photo »
That situation arose and I think it was dealt with efficiently and maturely by both guys, especially Kevin Pietersen. He conducted himself well through a tricky situation. I know it sounds a little silly but I was proud of him
Each English player has his own challenges. Kevin Pietersen uses his long reach to negate lbw decisions, but he does not appear to be able to pick the ball out of the bowler's hand or through the air. Everyone else plays back or from the crease, which is
'I should have not allowed that to happen then. I was arm-twisted to allow Andrew Flintoff to go to Chennai Super Kings. I'm to blame for that. It's a fact.' - Lalit Modi this week made the shocking admission that there was some level of impropriety duri
Kevin Peter Pietersen, MBE (born 27 June 1980) is a South African-born English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and occasional off spin bowler who plays for England and Surrey. He had also played for Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bangalore for its second and third seasons, captaining the side in his first, prior to being... Full Article
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 10: England captain Alastair Cook speaks with Kevin Pietersen during One Day International Tour Match between England and England Lions on February 10, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 09: Kevin Pietersen of England during a nets session at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on February 9, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »England's Kevin Pietersen has a drink as he watches the third cricket test match against Pakistan at Dubai International cricket stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 6, 2012.
View Photo »England's Kevin Pietersen leaves the field after being bowled for 18 runs by Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal during their third cricket test match at Dubai International cricket stadium in Dubai February 6, 2012.
View Photo »England's cricketer Kevin Pietersen walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the fourth day of the third and final Test match between Pakistan and England at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City on February 6, 2012.
View Photo »Pakistan's cricketer Saeed Ajmal (L) celebrates with teammates captain Misbah-ul Haq (C) and Azhar Ali (R) after dismissing England's cricketer Kevin Pietersen (unseen) during the fourth day of the third and final Test match between Pakistan and England at the Dubai International Cricket...
View Photo »England's Kevin Pietersen, right, walks off the field of play after losing his wicket to Pakistan's bowler Saeed Ajmal, fourth left, during the fourth day of the third cricket test match of a three match series between England and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai,...
View Photo »England's Kevin Pietersen (L) is bowled for 18 runs by Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal (not in picture) as Younis Khan and Adnan Akmal (R) look on during their third cricket test match at Dubai International cricket stadium in Dubai February 6, 2012.
View Photo »DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 06: Kevin Pietersen of England leaves the field after being dismissed by Saeed Ajmal of Pakistan during the 3rd Test match between Pakistan and England at The Dubai International Stadium on February 6, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 06: Kevin Pietersen of England is bowled by Saeed Ajmal of Pakistan during the 3rd Test match between Pakistan and England at The Dubai International Stadium on February 6, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »England's cricketer Kevin Pietersen (L) plays a shot as Pakistan's wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal (R) and Asad Shafiq (C) look onduring the fourth day of the third and final Test match between Pakistan and England at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City on February 6, 2012...
View Photo »England's Kevin Pietersen (left) reacts as umpire Steve Davis hands him his cap during the third cricket test match against Pakistan at Dubai International cricket stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 5, 2012.
View Photo »England's Kevin Pietersen throws his bat on the air as he walks off the field of play after losing his wicket to Pakistan's bowler Abdur Rehmanl, not pictured during the first day of the third cricket test match of a three match series between England and Pakistan at the Dubai International...
View Photo »England's Kevin Pietersen reacts walks off the field after losing his wicket to Pakistan's bowler Abdur Rehmanl, not pictured, during the first day of the third cricket test match of a three match series between England and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United...
View Photo »England's captain Andrew Strauss, left, and Kevin Pietersen, left, run between the wicket during the first day of the third cricket test match of a three match series between England and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012...
View Photo »England's Kevin Pietersen prepares to catch his bat after throwing it in the air as teammate Andrew Strauss looks away after Pietersen was dismissed during the third cricket test match against Pakistan at the Dubai International cricket stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 3,...
View Photo »England's Kevin Pietersen (walking at bottom) throws his bat in the air after being dismissed during the third cricket test match against Pakistan at the Dubai International cricket stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 3, 2012.
View Photo »DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 03: Kevin Pietersen of England throws his bat in the air after being dismissed by Abdur Rehman of Pakistan during the 3rd Test match between Pakistan and England at The Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 3, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates...
View Photo »Pakistan's cricketer Abdul Rehman (2L) celebrates with his teammates after he dismissed England's cricketer Kevin Pietersen (unseen) as England's cricket captain Andrew Strauss (2R) look on during the first day of the third and final Test match between Pakistan and England at the Dubai...
View Photo »Pakistan's cricketer Abdul Rehman celebrates after he dismissed England's cricketer Kevin Pietersen (unseen) during the first day of the third and final Test match between Pakistan and England at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium at Dubai Sports City on February 3, 2012.
View Photo »DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 03: Kevin Pietersen of England leaves the field after being dismissed by Abdur Rehman of Pakistan during the 3rd Test match between Pakistan and England at The Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 3, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 03: Abdur Rehman (R) of Pakistan celebrates dismissing Kevin Pietersen of England during the 3rd Test match between Pakistan and England at The Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 3, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 03: Kevin Pietersen of England bats during the 3rd Test match between Pakistan and England at The Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 3, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 03: Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Strauss of England score runs during the 3rd Test match between Pakistan and England at The Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 3, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »England's Kevin Pietersen (R) prepares to catch his bat after throwing it in the air after being dismissed during the third cricket test match against Pakistan at the Dubai International cricket stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 3, 2012.
View Photo »ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 10: England captain Alastair Cook speaks with Kevin Pietersen during One Day International Tour Match between England and England Lions on February 10, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
View Photo »There are no personal vendettas, but if somebody says something to one of us and I feel it's my turn to have a go and defend myself or whatever it is, I'm not going to change the way I play
That situation arose and I think it was dealt with efficiently and maturely by both guys, especially Kevin Pietersen. He conducted himself well through a tricky situation. I know it sounds a little silly but I was proud of him
It's become quite a joke among the lads as I've only scored two hundreds in however many warm-up games in my career, but it's not a problem at all ... My preparation has always been 100 per cent for Test matches and I don't lose any sleep over not getting runs in warm-up games. I don't get any buzz out ...
We play our cricket very, very hard. There's no way Jimmy Anderson, who is a grumpy bowler, is not going to be grumpy. The guys will still be aggressive, that's what has got us to No 1.
There will not be an undercurrent about what happened in 2010. Not with our players -- we've spoken about it and it will not happen at all with us
For me it's not on the list of priorities to get runs in the warm-up games, because they mean absolutely nothing when you go in on Tuesday
