Former India head coach Ravi Shastri heaped reward on Keegan Pietersen, saying the South African batsman reminded him of the good Gundappa Viswanath.
Keegan Peterson (KP). wonderful initials (@ kp24) changing into an important world participant. My childhood hero Gundappa Vishwanath involves thoughts #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/6T9SuzN6St
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) 14 January 2022
Pietersen proved to be a key member of the South African workforce that thrashed India 2-1 within the just lately concluded Test sequence.
The batsman scored twin fifties within the third Test in Cape Town and was named Player of the Match in addition to Player of the Series.
“Keegan Pietersen (KP). Excellent initials (@KP24). Becoming a great world player. #SAvIND comes to mind of my childhood hero Gundappa Viswanath,” tweeted Shastri.
Regarded as the most effective batsmen of his period, right-arm Viswanath, who performed 91 Tests and 25 ODIs for India, had a supple wrist, which he used to play the sq. minimize. 28-year-old Pietersen is equally wristy.
Shastri additionally mentioned that ‘KP’ was an important begin, referring to former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who was one of the vital charming batsmen.
Pietersen ended the three-match sequence with 276 runs in six innings, together with three essential half-centuries.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
