5 international cricketers and their favourite dishes

#4 Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen (right) digs into some sweets during a game

The out-of-favour England batsman who was one of their batting talismans once loves his homemade lasagne and wine. The 36-year-old also visit’s the Brinkley’s whenever he is London to enjoy shepherd's pie, burgers and salads at the eatery. Now you know where he gets all his energy from.

In a column for the Guardian which was published in 2008, he wrote,” The menu at Brinkley's is simple - I like the shepherd's pie, burgers and salads - and the portions are a good size so you don't leave wanting a McDonald's on your way home. I can eat whatever I want because I train so much...”

Pietersen is still very active in T20 leagues around the world and only a few days back he was a part of the Melbourne Stars in the Australian Big Bash League. He also does a lot of live commentaries these days.