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Dhoni backs Pietersen for IPL

AFP, NEW DELHI: Indian skipper MS Dhoni on Monday backed big-hitting batsman Kevin Pietersen for the upcoming Indian Premier League, saying he expects no discipline problems from the controversial ex-England captain.
New franchise the Rising Pune Supergiants bought Pietersen for $514,500 at a player auction for the next edition of the glitzy Twenty20 tournament.
In 2009 Pietersen was forced to resign as captain after a fallout with coach Peter Moores, who was later sacked.
“As I said, KP is a fantastic player, someone who is very aggressive and at the same time very expressive on the field. It is good to have him in the side,” Dhoni said.

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Dhoni backs Pietersen for IPL

AFP, NEW DELHI: Indian skipper MS Dhoni on Monday backed big-hitting batsman Kevin Pietersen for the upcoming Indian Premier League, saying he expects no discipline problems from the controversial ex-England captain. New franchise the Rising Pune Supergiants bought Pietersen for $514,500 at a player auction for the next edition of the glitzy Twenty20 tournament. In 2009 Pietersen was forced to resign as captain after a fallout with coach Peter Moores, who was later sacked. As I said, KP is a fantastic player, someone who is very aggressive and at the same time very expressive on the field. It is good to have him in the side, Dhoni said.