Cricket: Switch-hitter Peterson does a Pietersen

NEW DEHLI: Unheralded South African Robin Peterson became an overnight sensation in the Indian Premier League after leading Mumbai Indians to victory with a stunning batting display. Peterson, 32, adopted the switch-hit made famous by his former countryman Kevin Pietersen after his team needed 32 off the last two overs against Kings XI Punjab. “The switch-hit was played by instinct,” said Peterson. “I had not practised them. But I am happy my innings helped the team win. It is nice to get over the line in such close games.” It was Peterson’s first game for Mumbai Indians, who secured his services for a relatively modest $100,000 this season.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 27^th, 2012.