Frozen out England cricketer Kevin Pietersen is prioritizing his charitable foundation over a return to England’s squad in 2016. The charismatic batsman has not played for England since his acrimonious exit following their Ashes whitewash defeat to Australia in 2013-14. And speaking exclusively to Dubai Eye, KP says his focus is now on Friday's Sprite Cricket Stars tournament and his other KP24 Foundation projects.
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Sri Lanka fight back through spinners but India 460-9
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Bangladesh claim first test win in Australia as Green ton in vain
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Germany's Liebmann smashes 1500m world record
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