Kevin Pietersen recently mentored the Delhi Capitals' IPL team.
Pietersen was one of the main architects of England’s Test series win in India in 201,2 and his participation in the Indian Premier League as a player has only made him more lovable to the Indian cricket fans.
Pietersen, who has retired from cricket, nonetheless travels to India frequently as a pundit, expert, and even coach. He has often spoken openly about his affection for India, which some followers find difficult to understand.
On Wednesday, Pietersen finally answered the big question, revealing why he comes across as 'pro-India'.
"People often ask why I seem so 'pro' India. Answer is simple: in over 20 years and dozens of trips, I have NEVER once faced disrespect, negativity, backstabbing or bad energy there. Not once! Only love, kindness, loyalty, warmth, and respect - every single time." Pietersen said in a long post on X (formerly Twitter).
“2/3 I've made lifelong friendships there that I treasure. Friends who became family. Brothers for life. I know respect has to be earned - and I like to think I earned mine by producing the goods on the cricket field year after year, giving my everything! Whether it was against India or for an IPL team.
3/3 When a country and its people give you nothing but pure positive energy your entire adult life, that love gets returned tenfold. India gave me its heart first. So, India will always have mine. Forever grateful," Pietersen concluded.
Kevin Pietersen was recently involved in the IPL as the mentor of the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise and has been in the country as part of commentary teams.