New captain: colourful KP takes the reigns

Kevin Pietersen became the new Test and oneday captain of England. Pietersen takes the role replacing Michael Vaughan and Paul Collingwood who stepped down from their respective roles.

Selector Geoff Miller who heads the selection panel which chose Pietersen confirmed his role as an established member of all three international teams was a key factor.

This profile highlights the meteoric rise of KP.

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