 Ton against India my best ever: Pietersen
23rd Jul 2007 19:42 IST
Agencies
"You could see by my celebrations (after reaching hundred) how happy I was, because that really, really was a difficult day for batting," Pietersen said.
"I do like to have fun, but this was one of those innings where I definitely play to enjoy myself. I play to express myself. But the most important thing is setting myself and the team up to win the Test match.
"That's why I gave my wicket away trying to get a few more runs. If I was playing for myself, I could have quite easily still been batting now.
"We were looking to get a 400 lead, so I was pretty cross to get out at 380, but that's the way I play, I'll do anything.
"What you guys should know is that every single time I turn up for a training session, every single time I turn up for an international, I'll never ever shy away from anything," Pietersen said.
"My celebrations were because of everything that went into this Test match as well. Everyone's entitled to their own opinions."
Pietersen also had a word of praise for Monty Panesar who struck a big blow in dismissing Sachin Tendulkar and celebrated as wildly as he could.
"Sachin's his big man, the man he's looked up to and really, really admired since he was a little boy," said Pietersen.
"So for him to get out the bloke he admires most in this world is fantastic for Monty. But it was good bowling leading up to that wicket. Full due to him, he looks like he can get a wicket every ball." |
