Chapter 4: Kevin Pieterson

Kevin Pietersen was a remarkable cricket player who invented the Switch Shot, and watching him play elegant shots was a treat. Despite retiring early due to politics, his potential as an all-rounder was not fully utilized. After retiring from cricket, he became a cricket analyst for companies that provide cricket stats and information. One such company, ABC, has a 5-6% share owned by Pietersen, and he was involved in important moments, such as company mergers.

My company, Statspredict, is known for providing accurate and precise stats for various sports, including cricket, badminton, and volleyball, and is popular among Indians who are passionate about these sports. With the introduction of fantasy apps such as Dream11 and Myteam11, many people are now eager to earn money while also learning more about sports and the market. The global cricket market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.8%, with a forecasted value of USD 385.8 million by 2028, as more online betting apps are legalized.

ABC is an analyst company that sponsors new and upcoming talents from around the world, and despite starting an academy three years ago, it hasn't attracted many students or talents. Pietersen wants to search for talents in India to help grow his academy, and he believes that age, region, and language do not matter in cricket; anyone who plays cricket belongs to a single entity or a clan. During the merger of the two companies, Pietersen plans to search for talents while also being involved as a major shareholder.

Every bad story has a character which changes the fate of a main character directly or indirectly, For me it's Kevin Pieterson. There he saw Nitish during the exhibition match.

Kevin Pieterson POV

The sun was setting as the two teams took to the field. Nitish was playing cricket after a long time and was feeling a bit anxious. He had a breathing problem despite his teammates giving him support and encouragement.

Nitish's team was chasing a daunting total of 300 runs in 20 overs. Nitish opened the batting and played cautiously at first, trying to get his eye in. However, in the third over, he hit a beautiful straight drive for four. The crowd cheered as he raised his bat to acknowledge their applause.

Over the next few overs, Nitish played a wide range of shots, including a couple of lofted drives over mid-on for six. He also hit a few square cuts and pull shots for four.

As the innings progressed, Nitish started feeling more confident and started playing even more aggressively. He hit a few reverse sweeps and slog sweeps for six, much to the delight of the crowd.

Despite his breathing problem, Nitish continued to bat with great determination and scored 172 runs off just 65 balls. His innings included 14 fours and 12 sixes. The crowd was on their feet, applauding his efforts.

But it wasn't just with the bat that Nitish made an impact. He also bowled brilliantly, taking 3 wickets for just 30 runs in his 4 overs. His all-round performance had put his team in a strong position to win the match.

However, in the end, despite Nitish's heroics, his team fell just 5 runs short of the target. Nitish was disappointed, but proud of his efforts. The opposition captain congratulated him on a brilliant performance and Nitish received the Man of the Match award.

Kevin Pieterson who watched the entire match was left in awe as he personally trained some of those guys and they even played vitality blast. But they were this close to lose against a man, who has a breathing problem and he himself scored 3/4th of his teams score and very much impressed and when he came to know about his age which is far way more than any average.

As the match ended, Kevin Pietersen approached Nitish and congratulated him on his outstanding performance. Nitish was surprised to see Pietersen there, but he was thrilled to meet him.

Pietersen had been watching the entire match and was left in awe of Nitish's skills. He was particularly impressed by Nitish's all-round performance, which included taking 3 wickets and scoring 172 runs.

Pietersen was curious about Nitish's age, which he had heard was far greater than any average cricket player. Nitish explained that he was 55 years old and had been playing cricket since he was a young boy. Despite his breathing problem, he had never given up on his passion for the game.

Pietersen was amazed by Nitish's dedication and love for the game. He was also impressed by Nitish's talent and saw a lot of potential in him. As a result, Pietersen decided to sponsor Nitish's cricket and provide him with the necessary resources to help him further develop his skills.