Cricket: Pietersen commits to Surrey

LONDON: England star Kevin Pietersen has committed his future to Surrey for as long as he remains an international player. Pietersen is currently a centrally contracted player with England and has no fixed term for his county career at Surrey. However, Surrey have announced that Pietersen, 31, had pledged to remain with the county for the duration of his central contract with England, which is reviewed every 12 months. “Surrey is a fantastic club and I’ve been impressed with the environment and work ethic in place,” said Pietersen. “I look forward to working with them in 2012.” Pietersen joined Surrey on loan in 2010 after a spell at Hampshire before agreeing to a one-year deal for 2011.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 23^rd, 2011.