

On this day in 2018: Kevin Pietersen retires from professional cricket
The latter years of the Pietermaritzburg-born maverick’s career were spent on the T20 circuit.

England fightback win in Hyderabad ranks among greatest overseas Test victories
Ben Stokes’ side overcame a 190-run first-innings deficit to triumph by 28 runs.

On This Day in 2009: Andrew Strauss named captain for whole West Indies tour
Kevin Pietersen resigned and coach Peter Moores was sacked.

On this day in 2007: Andrew Strauss dropped from England Test squad
Strauss earned a recall to the side for the 2008 tour of New Zealand and worked his way back with a career-best 177 at Napier.

No sweat: England great Sir Alastair Cook was always cool in the heat of battle
The four-time Ashes winner barely perspired.
