Cricket: Kev saves England from more trouble and strife.Byline: By IAN IAN Interactive Affiliate Network IAN i am nothing IAN Instrumentation & Automation News IAN Ianuarius (Latin: January) IAN Instituto Agronomico Nacional (Paraguay) IAN Incident Area Network GILMOUR KEVIN PIETERSEN last night raised a glass to his wife Jessica for helping to inspire the stunning century that rescued punch-drunk England in the third Test. New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. had the tourists reeling when they claimed the opening three wickets for just four runs in Napier. But Pietersen hit a brilliant 129 to guide England to a more respectable 240 for seven at the end of day one. And he revealed the innings was inspired by Jessica's decision to postpone a trip back to England for a wedding. Pietersen said: "Jessica knew I wasn't in a happy place and stayed on to give me extra support. She was planning to visit a winery on Sunday and can now go and get as lashed as she wants." Pietersen was eventually dismissed by debutant De`bu`tant´ n. 1. A person who makes his (or her) first appearance before the public. Tim Southee who claimed 3 for 46. CAPTION(S): Southee: Three wickets; Ton-up boy: England hero Kevin Pietersen |
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