Journalism of Courage
Delhi Daredevils captain Kevin Pietersen was in conversation with The Indian Express Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta (L) and National Sports Editor Sandeep Dwivedi (R) at the Express Adda on Tuesday (IE Photo: Tashi Tobgyal)
Pietersen, who will play the complete season for the Delhi unit in the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, expressed his excitement on leading a talented group of players (IE Photo: Tashi Tobgyal)
A new-look Delhi team will be coached by Gary Kirsten, and KP said that he, along with Gary, will create a welcoming environment in the team and back the decisions made by the youngsters (IE Photo)
Pietersen, who played for Delhi last year too, said he loves the city. From the food to the restaurants to the connectivity, everything impresses KP, who considers the capital city as his second home (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
KP showered praise on Indian batting sensation Virat Kohli. He said that at this moment only he can get himself out (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
KP said he forged a good relationship with Virat during his time with the Bangalore unit. ( IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
Cricket was not KP's first love. Before picking up the bat, the right-hander was into rugby. An injury on the arm didn't allow him to continue his first love ( IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
From football to rugby to cricket, Pietersen touched all and enthralled the audience with his answers. The intelligent gathering, including Justice Mukul Mudgal (R), burst into laughter when KP spoke about commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu. He said," Sidhu is fascinating for ten minutes, after that we mute him" (IE Photo: Tashi Tobgyal)
KP signed off with positive words and assured the Daredevils unit will do all it can to make the crowd happy (IE Photo: Ravi Kanojia)
