Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has confirmed the current KFC Big Bash League will be his last following the Melbourne Stars’ six-wicket defeat to the Renegades in the MCG derby.
The 37-year-old also stated his playing career will be over by the end of this year.
Superstar batsman posted his best knock of BBL|07 to date on Saturday night, scoring a 30-ball 40 in the Stars’ first-innings total of 4-157.
After play, he confirmed to reporters that he would not be returning in BBL|08.
“I’m done and dusted, playing days,” he said.
“You get to that time in your career when you think ‘do I want this?’
“I want it desperately at the moment … but I don’t think I will want it in 10 months’ time.
“I just don’t see myself wanting to play cricket in December.”
Pietersen said he would honour playing commitments with the Pakistan Super League and in South Africa, but that would be it.
“I am definitely coming to the end of my playing time,” Pietersen told cricket.com.au. “So I am definitely going to enjoy the last few digs.
“It’s fairly close.
“My career has already been defined by all my ups and downs though a long career.
“It’s my job to come here and help others, help the youngsters, be a good influence, be a positive influence on the team.
“That’s what I’ve done for three or four years.”
