Analysis

10 cricketers who became batters after starting as bowlers in their career

5. Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen was an exciting talent. Initially, he was an off-break bowler. However, due to a lack of opportunities in the South African team, Pietersen moved to England. He became a genuine batter and made his debut for England in the Ashes in 2005. Pietersen had a fantastic series as a batter in the Ashes and never looked back. Pietersen became a revolutionary batter, who maximized the scoring pattern with unconventional shot-making and strike rotation in the middle overs. Pietersen was one of the batters who was successful in all three formats. Many fans and experts consider him to be the greatest batter England has ever produced.