English crash-course for Vikrant, Sushant

8220;We just requested him and he was ready to speak at that very moment,8221; says Vikrant. The five minutes-talk was all about batting and technique of playing in different conditions. 8220;We just wanted to know how he Pietersen prepared himself before every match,8221; says Sushant.

Being a member of Mumbai Indians, Vikrant earlier had a chance to talk to several big players including Sachin Tendulkar during Indian Premier League IPL.

8220;Just be focussed and don8217;t take your nets lightly,8221; Pietersen told both youngsters. The England captain was impressed with the youngsters and he even complimented Vikrant on his bowling effort.

In a match which saw Owais Shah and Andrew Flintoff score runs heavily, Vikrant finished with a 10 over-spell giving away just 41 runs and taking the wicket of opener Ian Bell. Whereas, southpaw opener Sushant scored a decent 36 off 58 balls against a solid English bowling line-up.

Vikrant recalls how during his spell Flintoff was finding it tough to tackle his spin.

8220;When Nilesh and I were bowling they were finding it a little difficult to play spin. But later Flintoff came to me and told me that it8217;s my turn to hear the music,8221; says the off-spinner.