Talent is talent – England needs Kevin Pietersen | Simon Jenkins

The cricketer’s 326 for Surrey marks him out as one of the greats of his age. But, unlike Nigel Farage, it seems he won’t be allowed to rise from the ashes

Kevin Pietersen is the Nigel Farage of cricket. How many runs/votes do you need for a seat in the national team? The difference is that Farage can stage a comeback in 24 hours. Pietersen has fallen to the antique gods of cricket. His latest performance, 326 for Surrey against Leicestershire, may prove him a master batsman. But cricket’s old...