'Best batsman I had the pleasure to play with' – Vaughan
The reactions on Twitter to Kevin Pietersen’s retirement
ESPNcricinfo staff17-Mar-2018Kevin Pietersen has called time on a legendary and, at times, controversial career. And, as you would expect, the tributes are coming in on social media
Congrats @KP24 on an unreal career. One of the very best to watch. Great to share some amazing cricketing moments with you on and off to pitch. Good luck on the next chapter. pic.twitter.com/pzTOu65grl
— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) March 17, 2018
Well done @KP24 on an fantastic career … Not everyone’s Cup of Tea but you will do for me … Best Batsman I had the pleasure to play with … 1st England batsman that put fear into the Aussies .. #WellDone
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 16, 2018
Didn’t know you were still playing congratulations on an amazing career and Thankyou for having a positive impact on mine too , that’s the last time I’m being nice to you https://t.co/Fqc7PoVAph
— andrew flintoff (@flintoff11) March 17, 2018
Congratulations @KP24 on a fantastic career… best player I was fortunate to play with & for me, the best batsman ever to play for England!!
— Stephen Harmison (@Harmy611) March 17, 2018
Thank you @KP24! pic.twitter.com/qzSbEPfCMJ
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 17, 2018
Congrats on a career you can be proud of Kev! Enjoy the family time https://t.co/3v3Y1Nkj2w
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) March 17, 2018
..@KP24 it was a pleasure playing against you most of the time and with you with @stluciazouks.. All the best in your future endeavours champ..
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) March 16, 2018
Well done @KP24 on such a brilliant career!!! You have entertained millions of fans with your incredible talent! Best of luck for your future endeavours
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) March 16, 2018
Absolute pleasure Kelv. Most talented batter I ever saw, Greater guy, go well as I know you will..
— Simon Jones MBE (@si610) March 16, 2018
Well done Kidda what a career
— Darren Gough (@DGoughie) March 16, 2018
Great playing with u and against you legend more Life and blessings and all the best in the future champ #OneOftheBestToDoIt #kp24
— Tino95 (@tinobest) March 16, 2018
I guess my #BringBackKP campaign is now officially retired too.
Kevin Pietersen was the best England batsman I've seen.
Though only the 2nd best to play at @NewickCC, as this picture confirms.
You were treated disgracefully @KP24 – but genius always annoys mediocre dullards. pic.twitter.com/dD3i3Xw6id— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 17, 2018
Happy retirement @KP24, comfortably with most entertaining & destructive batsman I’ve ever seen. Played with & against him in early years. Divided opinion throughout his career but never dull. Cricket needs rockstars, and he was one. Good luck! (However, can’t resist this pic) pic.twitter.com/xoqPYKbOMM
— Charles Dagnall (@CharlesDagnall) March 17, 2018
@KP24 a Kickass Personality both on and off the field! Congratulations on your splendid career. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of your striking. #Respect
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) March 18, 2018
What a career @KP24! Really enjoyed playing with and against you. I hope you hit those disgusting rhino poachers for a 6! #SORAI
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) March 17, 2018
With @KP24 retiring, its an end of an era! I am honoured and glad to have had a chance to share the dressing room with him. Learned alot from this legend and will always cherish the experience of playing along side him #TOPLAD pic.twitter.com/w1LnCBgah9
— Hassan Khan (@16hassankhan) March 17, 2018