England's batting star Kevin Pietersen has left Deccan Chargers to play for Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League this year, his new franchise said on Sunday.
Pietersen, who turned out for Bangalore Royal Challengers in 2009 and 2010, had signed up with the Hyderabad-based Chargers last year, but could not play for them following hernia surgery.
The exciting right-hander was picked up by the Virender Sehwag-captained Delhi Daredevils during the transfer window for the fifth edition to be played from April 4 to May 27.
"We are pleased to add Kevin to our line-up," said TA Sekhar, the cricket head of GMR Sports, owners of the Delhi Daredevils franchise.
"He brings rich experience and an explosive quality to our batting and can be a more than handy off-spinner as well."
Pietersen, preparing for England's Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates later this month, said he was relishing the opportunity of playing in the same team as Sehwag.
It was not revealed how much Delhi Daredevils paid Deccan Chargers for securing Pietersen's services. The Chargers had forked out $US650,000 ($636,000) for the England star at last year's auction.
It is unlikely that Pietersen will be available for the entire IPL season since England's tour of Sri Lanka ends on April 7 and the first Test against the West Indies starts at Lord's on May 17.
AFP
Tags: twenty20, cricket, sport, india, england First posted January 09, 2012 07:32:32
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