Widely known for his cricketing prowess and described by esteemed legends as the ‘greatest batsman to ever wear an England shirt’, Kevin Pietersen MBE made his debut for England in 2005 and played 104 Test matches, scoring 8,181 runs at an average of 47.28 during an international career that spanned a decade. He scored more than 13,000 runs across all formats of the game and, in 2013, became England’s all-time leading run-scorer. Scoring a sensational 158 at The Oval in 2005, an innings that helped England secure an Ashes victory for the first time since 1987, Kevin was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty the Queen.
Beyond sport, Kevin has become deeply committed to wildlife conservation, particularly through his extensive work to help prevent the extinction of rhinos in Africa. His efforts have inspired people globally to engage with conservation and create meaningful change.
In November 2025, Kevin launched The Switch, which has quickly become the fastest-growing athlete-led YouTube channel in the world. Translated into more than 50 languages and featuring major interviews and cross-sport challenges with some the biggest stars from cricket and beyond. Already filmed or scheduled for upcoming episodes are some of cricket’s top names, including Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Smriti Mandhana, Steve Smith, KL Rahul, Yuvraj Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rashid Khan, AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn and Babar Azam, alongside superstars from outside of cricket, including Sir Andy Murray, Oscar Piastri and KSI. The content spans diverse global locations, including Saudi Arabia, South Africa, New York and the UK. Since its launch, The Switch generated more than 613 million views within 295 days across its channels and secured a global partnership with Google.
