The former England batsman reminisces about the tournament that cemented his place at the top of the world game
When Kevin Pietersen was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a record-breaking fee at the 2009 IPL auction, English cricket changed forever.
English players had previously been reluctant to commit to the tournament but Pietersen rebranded himself as T20 franchise specialist, taking his big-hitting talents around the world.
Speaking to Betway Pietersen opens up about the tournament where he mingled with legends of the game and, perhaps, proved himself as one of them.
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