IPL History: 10 players Delhi Capitals should not have released over the years

#7 Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen’s international career was quite controversial. However, his IPL career was subtle. Pietersen was part of the Delhi Capitals’ squad for three seasons (2012-2014).

His debut season with them turned to be his best season in the IPL. He scored 305 runs in 8 games at an average of 61. He even scored his only IPL century during this season.

Pietersen missed the 2013 season but returned in 2014. This time, he wasn’t as impressive with the bat and struggled to score many runs. He finished 294 runs in 11 matches. He crossed the 50-run mark just once. DC decided to let him go the following season.

Delhi Capitals should’ve retained him for one more season. His experience could’ve helped them and he could’ve proved handy in the middle order. Considering how weak DC’s middle order looked at that time, one could argue that they should’ve held on to Kevin Pietersen for two more seasons.